Information Assurance SME – TS/SCI Poly, ATO Expert

Xcelerate Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD seeks an Information Assurance SME with TS/SCI Poly to support a large government customer. You will translate cybersecurity needs into requirements, develop security baselines, and support ATO activities across ICAM and enterprise services.

The role emphasizes critical path and risk analysis, policy input, and collaboration with IC partners to ensure secure, compliant IT architectures. TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 12–15 years relevant experience required.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Expert knowledge in ATO process.
• Experience partnering across the IC and risk management specialties.

Responsibilities

• Contribute input to Cybersecurity policies and publish baseline security requirements for enterprise services.
• Assist with Authority to Operate (ATO) process and assess ability to attain ATO.
• Provide guidance on cybersecurity issues and recommended mitigations.
• Diagram interim and future ICAM architecture and define ATO integration for IT services.
• Coordinate with Service Providers to ensure systems are integrate-able.
• Serve as the SME for Cybersecurity questions for the customer.

Skills

Network security

ATO process

Risk management

IC collaboration

Tool deployment

Microelectronics

Cybersecurity policy input

Education

BS degree

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD seeks an Information Assurance SME with TS/SCI Poly to support a large government customer. You will translate cybersecurity needs into requirements, develop security baselines, and support ATO activities across ICAM and enterprise services.

The role emphasizes critical path and risk analysis, policy input, and collaboration with IC partners to ensure secure, compliant IT architectures. TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.