Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert w​/Secret Clearance with Security Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications Tek Synap is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to join our team at D efense Health Agency to p rovide 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience
* 15 years IT experience HIPAA/Medical Systems expertise
* Senior DoD cybersecurity experience
* RMF subject matter expertise
* A&A authorization experience
* IV&V cybersecurity validation experience
* Enterprise cybersecurity architecture experience
* Risk management expertise
* DoD policy knowledge
* 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. Certifications
* IAM Level III Certification preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP) Education
* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field Equivalent experience acceptable Clearance
* Secret clearance ( ability to obtain TS preferred ) RESPONSIBILITIES
* Serve as senior cybersecurity advisor for RMF and A&A execution
* Provide subject matter expertise on DoD cybersecurity policy and guidance
* Provide oversight of RMF lifecycle implementation across systems
* Review and approve Security Assessment Plans and test strategies
* Provide technical review of Security Assessment Reports
* Provide expert analysis of residual risk and authorization recommendations
* Provide oversight of IV&V cybersecurity validation activities
* Provide expert guidance on STIG compliance and implementation
* Support development of RMF strategies for enterprise systems
* Provide guidance on cybersecurity architecture and control selection
* Review system boundary definitions and enclave architectures
* Provide oversight of vulnerability remediation strategies
* Review POA&M development and risk mitigation approaches
* Provide expert support for eMASS package development
* Review authorization packages for completeness and accuracy
* Provide consultation to system owners and program managers
* Support validation readiness review decision-making
* Provide guidance for continuous monitoring strategy implementation
* Support development of cybersecurity SOPs and policies
* Provide guidance on NIST, FISMA, and DoD RMF requirements
* Participate in technical review boards and governance forums
* Provide expert analysis of cybersecurity test results
* Support development of enterprise cybersecurity dashboards
* Provide subject matter expertise for DHA cybersecurity initiatives
* Support toolset enhancement and automation planning
* Provide guidance on risk scoring and vulnerability prioritization
* Support enterprise-wide cybersecurity compliance activities
* Provide executive-level cybersecurity recommendations
* Support CONUS and OCONUS cybersecurity assessment activities
* Provide technical mentoring to engineering and analyst teams
* Support Government briefings and technical presentations
* Provide advisory support for authorization decisions COMPETENCIES
* Cybersecurity subject matter expertise
* RMF governance
* Risk management
* Architecture review
* Technical advisory
* Strategic cybersecurity planning
* Policy interpretation
* Executive communication Overview WORK ENVIRONMENT 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 .
* Location :
North Charleston, SC area (contractor facility within 15 miles of NIWC Atlantic). Remote/telework may be approved
* Type of environment : Office environment
* Noise level : Medium
* Work schedule : C ore hours ), Monday through Friday. Occasional extended hours during testing events
* Amount of Travel :
Minimal ( 5 - 15 %). Primarily CONUS support WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE U.S. Citizen Secret clearance ( ability to obtain TS preferred ) PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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…