Information Assurance SME

VT Group (VTG); Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking an Information Assurance SME to support a large government customer in Bethesda, MD. The role requires a TS/SCI with polygraph and a strong background in cybersecurity, policy development, and enterprise security services.

You will contribute to ICAM and Zero Trust initiatives, craft baselines for enterprise services, and provide guidance on security issues. Strong communication and independent work capabilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• BS degree and 12–15 years of prior relevant experience to operate at the level.
• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with high-quality, concise outputs.
• Familiarity with Identity, Authentication and Authorization (IAM).
• Experience partnering across the IC and with national security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues and translate needs into requirements.
• Contribute input to Cybersecurity policies and influence ICAM and Zero Trust directions.
• Provide guidance and recommendations for security-related issues.
• Develop baseline security requirements for common enterprise services.
• Work independently or as part of a team and engage in technical meetings with customers.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Cybersecurity experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

IAM / A&A

IC collaboration

Education

BS degree

Tools

Secure cloud architecture

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opening for an Information Assurance SME to support a large customer organization in Bethesda, MD. Candidates must currently possess or be able to acquire a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

What will you do?

Primary responsibilities and tasks may include some or all of the following:

• Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues; turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions; developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans; analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Be able to contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies and influence the trajectory of ICAM, Zero Trust and other Cyber security areas in the IC. You will also be developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies.
• Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues.
• Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC.
• Understanding of National Security Systems initiatives.
• Familiarity with the IC policy update process.
• Familiarity with DNI structure and processes.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to sit in technical exchange meetings and provide input to customers.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Typically require BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level.
• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.
• Secure cloud architecture expertise.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.
• Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.
• Familiarity with Identity, Authentication and Authorization.
• Experience partnering across the IC.

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $185,000-$200,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.