Cyber Expert

Eccalon, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon, LLC is seeking a lead Cyber Expert to drive cybersecurity strategy onsite in Detroit, MI. You will serve as a senior SME across compliance, architecture, and risk domains, guiding government programs and enterprise efforts with executive-level advisory support.

The role requires 8–15+ years of cybersecurity experience, strong communication of risk to executives, and proven expertise in regulatory frameworks such as CMMC and NIST.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a cybersecurity-related field.
• 8–15+ years of cybersecurity experience with senior-level responsibility.
• Proven expertise in cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and technical controls.
• Ability to communicate risk and strategy to executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior Cyber SME across compliance, architecture, and risk domains.
• Lead cybersecurity assessments, gap analyses, and risk evaluations.
• Provide expert recommendations to executives and customers on cybersecurity posture.
• Lead and oversee initiatives supporting CMMC, NIST, and federal compliance frameworks.
• Review and validate SSPs, POA&Ms, and compliance artifacts.
• Guide teams through readiness, remediation strategies, and sustainment.
• Set technical direction for secure system design and control implementation.
• Mentor Technical Cyber Specialists and mid-level cyber staff.
• Validate architecture decisions across cloud, network, and enterprise systems.
• Support government customers with briefings, advisory services, and technical leadership.
• Participate in customer meetings, executive briefings, and proposal support activities.
• Represent Eccalon as a senior cybersecurity authority in program and external engagements.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

This position is located onsite in Detroit, MI

Job Description

The Cyber Expert is a lead subject matter expert responsible for driving cybersecurity strategy, advanced technical guidance, and compliance advisory services across enterprise and government programs. This role blends deep technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and leadership, serving as a trusted advisor to customers, executives, and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior Cyber SME across compliance, architecture, and risk domains
• Lead cybersecurity assessments, gap analyses, and risk evaluations
• Provide expert recommendations to executives and customers on cybersecurity posture
• Lead and oversee initiatives supporting CMMC, NIST, and federal compliance frameworks
• Review and validate SSPs, POA&Ms, and compliance artifacts
• Guide teams through readiness, remediation strategies, and sustainment
• Set technical direction for secure system design and control implementation
• Mentor Technical Cyber Specialists and mid‑level cyber staff
• Validate architecture decisions across cloud, network, and enterprise systems
• Support government customers with briefings, advisory services, and technical leadership
• Participate in customer meetings, executive briefings, and proposal support activities
• Represent Eccalon as a senior cybersecurity authority in program and external engagements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
• 8–15+ years of cybersecurity experience with senior‑level responsibility
• Proven expertise in cybersecurity compliance, risk, and technical controls
• Strong ability to communicate risk and strategy to executive audiences
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
• Prior experience as:
• Cyber SME
• Security Architect
• Experience supporting proposals, customer strategy, or cyber advisory programs