Cloud Response Subject Matter Expert (SME)

RMC - Resource Management Concepts Inc.; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Healthcare plans

Pet insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation + holidays

Job summary

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) seeks a Cloud Response SME to support a Quantico-based customer in DoD cyber defense. You will build detection use cases, support incident investigations, and help deploy new cloud security capabilities.

You must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and meet DoD 8570 certifications; DoD 8140 DCWF pathways are acceptable. The role requires on-site work in Quantico, VA and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5 years of practical experience in Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E, or A&A-related field.
• DoD/W 8570 IAT Level III certification (valid/current).
• DoD/W 8570 CSSP Analyst certification (valid/current).
• Future DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce (DCWF) certifications accepted at Advanced Proficiency Level.

Responsibilities

• Develop detection use cases focused on cloud environments using the customer’s defense tools.
• Assist with investigation of and response to cyberspace incidents in cloud environments.
• Assist with designing and deploying new capabilities in cloud environments.
• Demonstrate effectiveness by identifying and preventing Red Team activity in the cloud.
• Update tactics, techniques, procedures, training, and education documentation as needed.
• Prepare and present a course covering basics of Cloud Computing security and common attack scenarios.
• Provide support to maintain CSSP accreditation with documentation.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

5 years cybersecurity/engineering

DoD 8570 IAT Level III

DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/managerial discipline

HS diploma with 7+ years cybersecurity experience

DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (valid/current)

DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst certification (valid/current)

DCWF role 511 cyber defense analyst certifications (Advanced Proficiency)

Job description

Position Title: Cloud Response Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Quantico, Virginia, United States

Department: Information Technology

Work Type: Full time

Workplace Type: On-site

Description

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and commercial sectors. Our mission is to deliver exceptional management and technology solutions supporting the protection and preservation of the people and environment of the United States of America.

RMC is hiring a Cloud Response Subject Matter Expert (SME) t to support our customer in Quantico, VA.

The Cloud Response SME will build and maintain detection use cases to detect unauthorized activity. They will also assist with incident investigation and help the customer design and implement new defensive cyberspace tools in cloud computing environments.

The selected applicant will perform a variety of activities including but not limited to:

• Developing detection use cases specifically focused on detecting unauthorized activity in cloud computing environments using the customer’s existing cloud computing defense tools.
• Assisting with the investigation of and response to cyberspace incidents involving cloud computing environments and technologies.
• Assisting the customer with designing and deploying new capabilities in cloud computing environments.
• Demonstrating effectiveness by successfully identifying and preventing Red Team activity in the customer’s cloud computing environment.
• Updating tactics, techniques, procedures, training, and education documentation as needed.
• Preparing and presenting a course that covers the basics of Cloud Computing security, common attack scenarios, and specific tactics, techniques, processes, and procedures.
• Providing support to maintain the customer’s CSSP accreditation per the standards, including documentation and technical writing support.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI (DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility) is required. Applicant selected will be subject to security investigation(s) and must maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Five (5) years of practical experience in a Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E, or A&A-related field (Cloud Investigations, Incident Response, Detection Engineering, etc.)
• College degree in a technical or managerial-related discipline; OR a High School diploma/H.S. equivalency certificate with seven (7+) years of experience in Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E, or A&A.
• DoD/W 8570 IAT Level III certification (valid/current)
• DoD/W 8570 CSSP Analyst certification (valid/current)
• Future requirement (in lieu of DoD/W 8570 certification requirements): DoD/W 8140 Cyber Workforce (DCWF) Role 511 Cyber Defense Analyst (i.e., CCNA Cybersecurity, CySA+, CFR, GCFA, GCIA, GICSP) and/or 531 Cyber Defense Incident Responder (i.e., CISSP, CySA+, CFR, GCFA, GCIA, GICSP) certification at the Advanced Proficiency Level.

Desired (one or more of the following)

• Cloud-specific certifications (valid/current):
• CompTIA Cloud+
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer

This position is considered essential and will be required to report during hazardous weather, power outages, fuel shortages, pandemics, and other emergencies.

Benefits

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees.

RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. Additionally, we also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $155,000 to $175,000 (annually).

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.