Cybersecurity SME

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is seeking a senior Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic cybersecurity expertise and technical advisory services in support of an Engineering/PMO Support contract with a federal defense customer. In this role, you will support enterprise security architecture, compliance frameworks, and trusted system relationships while advancing the Government's broader cybersecurity governance initiatives. You will interface regularly with senior DoD cybersecurity leadership and serve as a key technical advisor during significant security events.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support incident response program development and provide analysis of critical security events to Government leadership.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of security testing methodologies, review tabletop exercise frameworks, and provide analysis supporting joint program collaboration.
• Provide technical analysis to integrate threat intelligence into enterprise security architecture and governance models; develop draft threat analysis models for Government use.
• Analyze architectural standards for trusted system relationships and provide technical support for secure implementation in classified environments.
• Support the development of enterprise cybersecurity strategies for cloud adoption and conduct high-level security reviews of CSP solutions against DoD compliance frameworks.
• Facilitate coordination between security operations entities and executive leadership/security assessment teams during significant security events.
• Facilitate strategic relationships with key DoD cyber stakeholders across operational, defensive, and command-and-control leadership communities.
• Support knowledge transfer initiatives and mentor security architects on enterprise security design principles as directed by the Government.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: A master's degree in a relevant field plus 9 years of experience in cybersecurity management, policy, and compliance, OR 15 years of total, demonstrated experience in cybersecurity management, policy, and compliance (in lieu of degree).

CLEARANCE: Top Secret (TS) with SCI eligibility and indoctrination required

Core Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with personnel at all levels, including senior leadership and technical staff.
• Familiarity with DoD security requirements as applied to cybersecurity management, architecture, and compliance.
• Experience working in an IT and cybersecurity environment similar in size and scope to this requirement.
• Strong working knowledge of large, complex, enterprise-scale IT environments.
• Must hold all required certifications in accordance with DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
  
  

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires compliance with DoD Directive 8140 (Cyberspace Workforce Management). Candidates must satisfy the Advanced proficiency level requirements:

Primary - Candidates must hold at least one of the following DoD 8140-approved certifications:

• CISM Certified Information Security Manager
• CISSO Certified Information Systems Security Officer
• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CISSP-ISSMP CISSP Information Systems Security Management Professional
• FITSP-M Federal IT Security Professional Manager
• GCIA GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
• GCIH GIAC Certified Incident Handler
• GCSA GIAC Cloud Security Automation
• GICSP Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
• GSLC GIAC Security Leadership Certification
  
  

Alternate - Candidates may alternatively qualify under the following DoD 8140-approved certifications:

• CCISO Certified Chief Information Security Officer
• CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor
• CISSP-ISSEP CISSP Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
• CPTE Certified Penetration Testing Engineer
• CySA CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
• FITSP-A Federal IT Security Professional Auditor
• GSNA GIAC Systems and Network Auditor
  
  

About Blue Sky

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.