Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (Part-Time)

Corner Alliance; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PTO

Health insurance

Monthly events

Job summary

Corner Alliance is seeking a Part-Time Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert in Washington, DC to support federal government clients. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, ensuring emerging technologies align with federal standards.

This role involves evaluating technical approaches, assessing security risks, and providing recommendations for secure system design. The position is primarily remote with occasional meetings in DC, Reston, Arlington, or Boulder. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a cybersecurity SME for technical evaluations.
• Assess cybersecurity architectures and identify risks.
• Provide recommendations for secure system design.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Technical writing

Communication skills

Security architecture

Analytical skills

Tools

NIST RMF

NIST SP 800-53

CISM

CISSP

Job description

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Part‑Time Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert with 8‑10 years of experience required to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.

This role is contingent upon award.

About the Role

As a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting our federal government client, you will provide senior‑level technical expertise in the evaluation of innovative technologies and research efforts addressing critical government mission needs. You will assess cybersecurity architectures, evaluate technical approaches, identify security risks, and provide recommendations that help ensure emerging solutions are secure, resilient, and aligned with federal cybersecurity standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert supporting the technical evaluation of innovative research and development efforts.
• Assess cybersecurity architectures, technical approaches, and system designs for emerging technologies.
• Evaluate cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies across proposed solutions.
• Review security documentation for alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Provide recommendations related to secure system design, software assurance, cloud security, data protection, and supply chain risk management.
• Assess compliance with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and other applicable guidance.
• Identify cybersecurity considerations associated with artificial intelligence, software development, cloud environments, embedded systems, or other emerging technologies, as applicable.
• Prepare technical assessments, briefing materials, white papers, and written recommendations for government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical reviewers, program staff, and government stakeholders to support evaluation activities.
• Maintain documentation supporting technical analyses and evaluation findings.
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive.

Location

You will work as part of a primarily remote team, with occasional in‑person meetings at headquarters locations in Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA; or Boulder, CO.

Required Experience and Skills

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, information security, or related technical discipline.
• Experience performing cybersecurity assessments, technical evaluations, or security architecture reviews.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles including secure system design, risk management, vulnerability management, and security engineering.
• Experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and Zero Trust principles (preferred).
• Experience evaluating cloud, software, AI, or emerging technology security considerations.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance, as required.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience supporting the Department of Defense or other federal civilian agencies.
• Experience supporting SBIR/STTR programs or other federal R&D initiatives.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices (DevSecOps).
• Experience evaluating AI/ML security, cloud‑native architectures, or emerging technologies.
• Familiarity with supply chain risk management and software assurance.
• Relevant cybersecurity certification(s), such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Security+, or comparable credentials.

Benefits

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full‑time employees including 401(k) matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks for 2‑5 years, and 5 weeks for 5+ years), health, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness and cell phone reimbursements, monthly all‑hands update meetings, annual in‑person all‑hands team building day and evening out, regular check‑ins for professional growth goals, semi‑monthly one‑on‑one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.

Equal Opportunity

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Corner Alliance participates in the E‑verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.