Information Technology SME

Redhorsecorp; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking an Information Technology Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in Cyber and Information Assurance to lead architecture and security for government systems. This role spans networking, telecommunications, and automation, requiring a track record of modernizing legacy and emerging technologies.

You will serve as a primary technical advisor to government leadership, drive risk management and lifecycle processes, and communicate complex plans to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 20+ years in information technology with cyber and IA focus.
• Experience with government or DoD-style environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs to determine cyber and information assurance functional requirements.
• Define problems and develop strategic plans for information systems architecture and networking.
• Develop and execute plans for complex systems involving telecommunications and automation.
• Provide subject matter expertise in communications protocols and risk management.
• Oversee software lifecycle management and application of advanced software development methodologies.
• Lead modeling and simulation to predict system performance and security outcomes.
• Present complex technical plans to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

Systems Architecture

Strategic Advising

Oral & Written Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Databricks

Job description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking anInformation Technology Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in Cyber and Information Assurance. This is an elite role for a recognized leader in the IT community who can navigate the complexities of national security systems. You will define the architecture and security posture for systems that span networking, telecommunications, and advanced automation. As an expert in both legacy and emerging technologies, you will provide the strategic direction necessary to ensure government information systems are resilient, modern, and mission-ready.

• Analyze user needs to determine complex cyber and information assurance functional requirements.
• Define problems and develop strategic plans and requirements for systems related to information systems architecture and networking.
• Develop and execute plans for moderately complex to complex systems involving telecommunications and automation.
• Provide subject matter expertise in communications protocols and risk management/electronic analysis.
• Oversee software lifecycle management and the application of advanced software development methodologies.
• Lead efforts in modeling and simulation to predict system performance and security outcomes.
• Perform functional allocation to identify required tasks and their interrelationships across the enterprise.
• Identify and justify the specific resources required for each task to ensure successful execution.
• Serve as a primary technical advisor to government leadership, maintaining a level of expertise recognized by the professional community.
• Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills while presenting complex technical plans to senior stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 20+ years of experience in Information Technology, with a heavy focus on cyber security and information assurance.
• Possess requisite knowledge and expertise so recognized in the professional community that the Government is able to qualify you as an expert.
• Demonstrated experience with both modern technologies and related legacy systems.
• Proven track record of managing complex systems architecture and communications protocols.

• Advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, or equivalent expert-level credentials.
• Experience with Redhorse-favored tools like GitLab, Jira, or Databricks.
• Familiarity with cloud security architecture in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Background in supporting high-level DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) task orders.
• Experience in the development of automated risk management frameworks.

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.