Alternate SME with Security Clearance

Alternate SME Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $120000.00 - $145000.00 Salary Description Overview of position: Seeking an Alternate Subject Matter Expert to work at Buckley SFB. A United States Citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI DoD Security Clearance are required to be considered for this position. Responsibilities Support Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) and Security Operations Center (SOC) operations within a DoD cybersecurity environment.
Conduct threat analysis, incident response, and forensic investigations to ensure mission success.
Assist in the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and strategies in alignment with DoD standards.
Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats using advanced cybersecurity tools and methodologies.
Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity regulations, including RMF, NIST, and DISA STIGs.
Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security risk assessments.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of cyber threat intelligence, network security, risk management, and incident handling.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support security operations.
Familiarity with classified DoD cybersecurity environments and compliance requirements.
Experience/Skills: 8 years of experience in CSSP/SOC cybersecurity operations within a DoD environment
OR A bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited or CAE-designated institution, fulfilling the educational requirement.
OR 5 years of CSSP work experience.
Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited or CAE-designated institution (if applicable).
Certifications: Must have at least one of the following: GFACT (GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies)
GISF (GIAC Information Security Fundamentals)
Cloud+ (CompTIA Cloud+)
GCED (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender)
PenTest+ (CompTIA PenTest+)
Security+ (CompTIA Security+)
GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested.
Benefits: PTO
Holiday Pay
401K with a 4% Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life & AD&D
Voluntary Life AD&D
Short-term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)