Cyber Security Engineer - SME

The Opportunity:  

Are you ready to revolutionize financial auditability and transportation logistics? We're seeking a successful, experienced Cyber Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team in implementing a cutting-edge software system that will transform how USTRANSCOM manages finances and supply chains.  

If you're passionate about leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance transparency, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Join us in building the future of financial and logistical management. 

 
This position is contingent upon contract award. 
 

Responsibilities:  

• Serve as the primary authority on cybersecurity, analyzing advanced requirements, technologies, risks, and issues  

• Design and architect innovative security solutions, defenses, and mitigation approaches  

• Provide expert-level independent assessments and identify critical security vulnerabilities with strategic recommendations  

• Lead and enhance enterprise-wide Incident Response and Risk and Vulnerability Assessment programs  

• Spearhead and coordinate the development of complex information technology systems and applications  

• Apply and innovate business process improvement practices to engineer cutting-edge methodologies and principles  

• Evaluate emerging hardware and software technologies, establishing enterprise-wide standards for information systems procedures  

• Lead strategic systems planning, performance management, and capacity planning initiatives  

• Oversee advanced testing, validation, and benchmarking of security systems and processes  

• Drive innovation in information engineering and systems engineering plans  

• Mentor senior team members and develop the next generation of cybersecurity leaders 

Qualifications:  

Required:  

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field  

• Secret security clearance, or US citizen with ability to pass T-1 background investigation upon hire 

• 12 years of extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree) 

• Recognized expert-level knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and emerging technologies  

• Advanced proficiency in multiple security tools, frameworks, and methodologies  

• Proven track record of leading large-scale cybersecurity initiatives and incident response teams  

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide at the executive level  

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities  

• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences including C-level executives 

Desired: 

• Secret security clearance 

• Ph.D. in a relevant field • Executive-level cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, GIAC GSE)  

• Experience with AI/ML applications in cybersecurity  

• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations and compliance requirements  

• Published research or books in the field of cybersecurity  

• Speaking engagements at major industry conferences  

• Experience in shaping cybersecurity policies and standards at the national level