Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert w/Secret Clearance at TekSynap
United States
<h2>Responsibilities & Qualifications</h2> <p>TekSynap is seeking a <strong>Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert</strong> to join our team at <strong>Defense Health Agency </strong>to provide senior cybersecurity subject matter expertise supporting DHA cybersecurity assessment, RMF authorization, IV&V validation, and enterprise risk management activities across systems, enclaves, and sites supported by NIWC Atlantic.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong> </p> <p><strong>Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>15 years IT experience HIPAA/Medical Systems expertise </li> <li>Senior DoD cybersecurity experience </li> <li>RMF subject matter expertise </li> <li>A&A authorization experience </li> <li>IV&V cybersecurity validation experience </li> <li>Enterprise cybersecurity architecture experience </li> <li>Risk management expertise </li> <li>DoD policy knowledge </li> <li>Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Certifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>IAM Level III Certification preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP) </li> </ul> <p><strong>Education</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field Equivalent experience acceptable </li> </ul> <p><strong>Clearance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)</li> </ul> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Serve as senior cybersecurity advisor for RMF and A&A execution </li> <li>Provide subject matter expertise on DoD cybersecurity policy and guidance </li> <li>Provide oversight of RMF lifecycle implementation across systems </li> <li>Review and approve Security Assessment Plans and test strategies </li> <li>Provide technical review of Security Assessment Reports </li> <li>Provide expert analysis of residual risk and authorization recommendations </li> <li>Provide oversight of IV&V cybersecurity validation activities </li> <li>Provide expert guidance on STIG compliance and implementation </li> <li>Support development of RMF strategies for enterprise systems </li> <li>Provide guidance on cybersecurity architecture and control selection </li> <li>Review system boundary definitions and enclave architectures </li> <li>Provide oversight of vulnerability remediation strategies </li> <li>Review POA&M development and risk mitigation approaches </li> <li>Provide expert support for eMASS package development </li> <li>Review authorization packages for completeness and accuracy </li> <li>Provide consultation to system owners and program managers </li> <li>Support validation readiness review decision-making </li> <li>Provide guidance for continuous monitoring strategy implementation </li> <li>Support development of cybersecurity SOPs and policies </li> <li>Provide guidance on NIST, FISMA, and DoD RMF requirements </li> <li>Participate in technical review boards and governance forums </li> <li>Provide expert analysis of cybersecurity test results </li> <li>Support development of enterprise cybersecurity dashboards </li> <li>Provide subject matter expertise for DHA cybersecurity initiatives </li> <li>Support toolset enhancement and automation planning </li> <li>Provide guidance on risk scoring and vulnerability prioritization </li> <li>Support enterprise-wide cybersecurity compliance activities </li> <li>Provide executive-level cybersecurity recommendations </li> <li>Support CONUS and OCONUS cybersecurity assessment activities </li> <li>Provide technical mentoring to engineering and analyst teams </li> <li>Support Government briefings and technical presentations </li> <li>Provide advisory support for authorization decisions </li> </ul> <p><strong>COMPETENCIES </strong> </p> <ul> <li>Cybersecurity subject matter expertise </li> <li>RMF governance </li> <li>Risk management </li> <li>Architecture review </li> <li>Technical advisory </li> <li>Strategic cybersecurity planning </li> <li>Policy interpretation </li> <li>Executive communication </li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2>Overview</h2> <p><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT </strong></p> <p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </p> <ul> <li>Location: North Charleston, SC area (contractor facility within 15 miles of NIWC Atlantic). Remote/telework may be approved </li> <li>Type of environment: Office environment</li> <li>Noise level: Medium </li> <li>Work schedule: Core hours (0800-1700), Monday through Friday. Occasional extended hours during testing events</li> <li>Amount of Travel: Minimal (5-15%). Primarily CONUS support</li> </ul> <p>WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE </p> <p>U.S. Citizen</p> <p>Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS </p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.</p> <p>OTHER INFORMATION </p> <p>Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice</p> <p>This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).</p> <h2>Additional Job Information</h2> <p>TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com. </p> <p>We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. </p> <p>TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.</p> <p>By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. </p> <p>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY</p> <p>In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.</p>
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