Cybersecurity SME

vivsofttechnologiesfa; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off + Holidays

401K

Professional Development

Job summary

VivSoft is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert in Springfield, VA to advise government on strategic and tactical cyber programs, focusing on system security concepts, capabilities, and problem resolution.

You will coordinate development of security concepts, translate requirements into secure solutions, and work with teams to implement compliant controls in cloud and on-prem environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related discipline.
• Relevant DoD 8570/8140 cybersecurity certification required.
• Experience engineering and deploying cybersecurity tools in large enterprise programs.
• Experience securing virtual systems, cloud/hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with Agile DevSecOps processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of technical capabilities that satisfy federal Intelligence Community security directives and agency security requirements.
• Assist in the identification, development, and testing of automated cybersecurity capabilities.
• Receive, identify, and provide cybersecurity requirements and translate those requirements into secure technical solutions that can be understood by customers, adopters, implementers, and developers.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

DevSecOps

Security architecture concepts

Network security fundamentals

Cloud security in hybrid environments

Docker security

Kubernetes security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related discipline

DoD 8570/8140 cybersecurity certification

IA System Architect and Engineer Level 1 / IAT I certification

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Title: Cybersecurity SME
Location: Springfield, VA
Type: W2, Full Time
Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly

About VivSoft
We are a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Job Summary
This role serves as a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert responsible for advising the government on the development and execution of strategic and tactical cybersecurity programs, with a focus on the coordination and development of system security concepts, capabilities, and problem resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of technical capabilities that satisfy federal Intelligence Community security directives and agency security requirements.
• Assist in the identification, development, and testing of automated cybersecurity capabilities.
• Receive, identify, and provide cybersecurity requirements and translate those requirements into secure technical solutions that can be understood by customers, adopters, implementers, and developers.

Required Skils/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related discipline.
• Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer Level 1, Information Assurance Technician (IAT I) certification, or Technical Level III Certification as outlined by DoDD 8140.01.
• Demonstrated experience engineering, acquiring, using, and decommissioning cybersecurity tools in large enterprise projects and programs.
• Demonstrated experience and certification securing virtual systems, cloud computing/hybrid environments, and data infrastructure in large enterprise environments.
• Experience implementing processes, standards, and tools within an organization based on Agile software development concepts and best practices such as DevSecOps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences.
• Demonstrated experience balancing security compliance with program cost, schedule, performance, or mission needs (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with network security architecture and systems security engineering concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles such as defense-in-depth, and applying security solutions into proposed information technologies (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience implementing security controls for Docker containers and Kubernetes-based microservice architectures (preferred).
• Current DoD 8570/8140 cybersecurity certification and demonstrated experience developing and/or applying cybersecurity principles, policies, practices, standards, or controls (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience working on or with major defense acquisitions or large R&D programs (preferred).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement

Salary Range: $ 140,000- $ 150,000 annually