A&AS - Cybersecurity Specialist

Pay Rate

The annual base salary range for this position $135,000-$180,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

Fort Belvoir, VA

Yes - When Authorized/Hybrid

This position will function as a cybersecurity specialist and subject matter expert (SME) providing Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Directorate. DTRA provides crosscutting solutions to enable the Department of Defense, the United States Government, and international partners to deter strategic attacks against the United States and its allies; to prevent, reduce, and counter WMD and emerging threats;

and to prevail against WMD-armed adversaries in crises and conflicts. In coordination with appropriate military organizations, other government agencies, and global partners, the CTR Program works cooperatively with partner governments to reduce the threat to the U.S. and its allies from WMD and related materials, technologies, and expertise, including associated delivery systems and infrastructure. The A&AS Cybersecurity Specialist position will be a critical component of the integrated team approach to tackling the challenges associated with this mission.

This position will be one of several cybersecurity SMEs working on a dedicated cybersecurity team supporting the CTR mission. As a member of the A&AS CTR cybersecurity team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to and shape the way CTR engage with DTRA's foreign partners in addressing cybersecurity threats. This role will be involved in a broad range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Operational Technology (OT), Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), and cybersecurity support and advisory services for CTR and the countries it supports.

The ideal candidate will have a diverse skillset, with expertise in areas including cyber intelligence analysis, cyber technical evaluations, and cyber acquisition support.

• Evaluation of IT and cybersecurity posture of countries around the globe, utilizing the varied national, international, and country specific standards (ISO 27000 series, ISO/IEC 15408 Series, IEC, 62443 Series, NIST SP 800 Series, RMF, and others).
• Research and analysis of cybersecurity policies, legislation, capabilities, and practices in supported nations.
• Development of cybersecurity acquisitions documents such as Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Statements of Objectives (SOO).
• Review(s) of project proposals.
• Cybersecurity requirements review & amp; development.
• Training program reviews.
• Support Program Managers with quality control (cost/schedule/scope, budget, deliverables, expenditures, and other needs).
• IT/OT/CPS system and infrastructure construction design reviews.
• Cybersecurity assessment report & amp; mitigation plan reviews.
• Participation in cybersecurity working groups and strategy development meetings.
• Facilitating cybersecurity knowledge transfer to non-cybersecurity-SME personnel.
• Support cybersecurity components of management cycle activities such as Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Annual Reports to Congress, Annual Spend Plans, and metrics reviews as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance (SECRET), with US Citizenship required. Dual citizenship may disqualify candidates from meeting this requirement.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a technology related field.
• Experience reviewing IT security and compliance documentation.
• Experience performing risk assessments and analyzing risk.
• Familiarity with vulnerability tools and management processes.
• Skill in conducting security design reviews and recognizing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Working knowledge of application development and security.
• Understanding of cloud architecture and security concepts.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent teamwork, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to travel internationally.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tool suites.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM, IFBA PC in Cyberbiosecurity, or similar certification(s).
• 5+ years, or more, of experience with IT Security frameworks (ISO, FedRAMP, NIST, etc.).
• Previous experience as an ISSE/ISSO.
• Knowledge of Information…