Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert

Location: Onsite 5 days a week - Fort Belvoir, VA

Description:

Act as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and provide technical and administrative support to enable implementation of complex to extremely complex systems in the subject matter area. Experience with securing systems with multiple components. Make recommendations and provide advice on information systems architecture; networking; automation; communications protocols; risk management framework; cloud computing, software development methodologies; and testing. Coordinate with Project/Product Managers, Assistant Product Managers (APM) and other members of the program acquisition team. Address security requirements/needs at an application program level and identify, document, and implement required processes and procedures to satisfy cybersecurity requirements/needs. Conduct a complete evaluations of the Electronic Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) record or other system being used to ensure alignment with the technical implementation. Support the configuration management (CM) process. Evaluate and validate system configuration, and changes approved through the CM process in the Virtual Private Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Console to ensure the system maintains a secure cyber security posture. Perform continuous monitoring activities for assigned programs/systems to ensure compliance. Review and create documentation IAW DoD and NIST guidelines. Participate in information system (IS) risk assessment(s) during the Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) process and design security countermeasures to mitigate identified risks. Requires cybersecurity baseline certification and a minimum of ten years of experience in cyber security or a related area.

Certifications Required:

• Requires cybersecurity baseline certification and a minimum of ten years of experience in cyber security or a related area. Must possess and maintain DoD 8570.01-M certifications appropriate to position, (i.e., Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC)) or applicable DoD required certification. For the current requirements see: https://iase.disa.mil/iawip/Pages/iabaseline.aspx).
• Must satisfy all required DoD, Army, PEO EIS and/or PM DCO required training. Commensurate experience in IT, cloud computing (i.e., AWS / Azure) and cyber security that directly relates to the required area of expertise. Apply current NIST and DoD A&A concepts, practices, and procedures and maintain currency via continuous education training.

Years of Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant experience

Education:

• BS in computer science, engineering, information science or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.

Clearance Required:

• Top Secret clearance required with SCI
• Special Access Program (SAP) read-on preferred.

Salary: $145,000 - $175,000

About Metric5

Metric5 is a small business with big company benefits. We have a passionate team of smart, fun, caring professionals, and we are here for the long haul. Join our growing team in a business where your contributions make an enormous impact.

Our organization offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, continuous professional development, with a best in class company culture that is enjoyable to work in and supports the growth of each of our professionals.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Dental Insurance with 100% of individual coverage paid for by the company
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with company match (employees are immediately vested)
• Paid Vacation
• 9 Paid Holidays per year (plus 2 paid floating holidays)
• Parental Leave
• Employee Bonuses
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Assistance Program

Metric5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.