Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow. We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships. At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow Your Impact: Description of Duties: The STaRS Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will: * Be responsible for driving cybersecurity policies and procedures at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) * Support the expansion of multi-cloud adoption in addition to on premise technologies such as containerization, VDI, etc. * Work with other functions and teams to ensure projects meet expected security controls, reference architectures and security by design principals * Advise senior government clients regarding the development and improvement of cybersecurity governance policy and processes, A&A activities, and security architecture reviews across the IT enterprise * Take ownership of program activities including cybersecurity policy and directive development (writing and leadership / client socialization), the analysis of security program challenges and solutions, and the development and leadership of a governance maintenance program * Provide security guidance and requirements to various technology teams on methods for driving security into every aspect of systems delivery * Work closely with cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert for security standards and architectures * Evaluate and determine fit of new and emerging technologies and the cybersecurity implications of implementation * Work closely with enterprise architects to identify and mitigate risks, perform security reviews, design top tier security practices, and deliver strategic, innovative security solutions * Participate in design review of implementations of services in the cloud (including analysis of threats and risks and alignment with the company-s security, Engineering, IT and Architecture standards) * Partner, coach, and act as the product owner and/or SME to lead IT, development and business teams from planning through deployment - execution of security-related technologies * Stay apprised of current and proposed security changes impacting compliance with regulatory and security industry best practice * Assist in maintaining strong oversight with cloud computing vendors and solution providers to safeguard against undue risk presented by external entities This position will be filled at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO This position is expected to pay $122,500 - $132,500 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed. Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate will be assigned as an employee for Jacobs or one of our teammate companies. Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. #cjpost Here's What You'll Need: Basic Requirements: Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 10 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 8 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 6 years of general experience; Master's degree and 4 years of general experience * Must have 6 years of directly related experience * Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT level III certification * Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance * Must have, or be able to obtain, an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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