IT Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Fusion Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Technology seeks a Security Solutions Architect for Washington, DC, supporting FBI and IC mission space. An active TS clearance is required.

You will translate policy and directives into secure, actionable designs and lead network modernization efforts within USG security standards. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, optimize current security solutions, and communicate complex requirements to technical and non-technical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field.
• 8+ years in a similar role with a focus on security architecture.
• Experience with network segmentation and data encryption preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate Federal Government policy, laws, directives into actionable technical requirements.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to meet technical specs on time.
• Support modernization of networks with a focus on National Security Systems.
• Engage stakeholders to design and implement USG security compliant solutions.
• Ensure all security requirements are met during design, redesign and implementation.
• Communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Skills

Security architecture

Technical translation

Stakeholder communication

Policy interpretation

Network modernization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Who is Fusion Technology?

Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the beautiful mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division's Headquarters. Founded in 2007 by an Engineer-by-trade, Fusion Technology dedicates our valuable resources to providing comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intel Community.

Position Location: Washington, DC

Who are you?

Security-cleared Professional:

An active TS Clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Education and Experience:

You have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience including network architecture, segmentation and data encryption is desired.
• The ability to take documents and translate requirements from non-technical to technical, and vice versa, is paramount and the ability to communicate these requirements to both technical and non-technical personnel in verbal and non-verbal communication ways is required.
• The ability to interpret, understand, find or provide a solution to a given problem is a required ability to assist the Customer and the Agency's organizational units as a Security Solutions Architect.

What you'll do:

The Security Solution Architect helps with the interpretation of Federal Government Policy, Law, Directives, Executive Orders, National Manager Memos, CNSS Instructions and other requirements that are required to be implemented within the FBI and its components as it relates to cybersecurity. This position will work on network modernization as one of their focus areas, specifically focusing on National Security Systems (NSS).

• Reads, understands, interprets Federal Government policy, law, Directives, EOs and CNSS instructions and other requirements into actionable items.
• Works with required stakeholders both internal and external to the Agency to get requirements to fulfill the technical specifications met or exceeded within the required timeframe.
• Assists in leveraging resources throughout the Agency to fulfill operational mission requirements in a timely fashion, with little to no disruption.
• Establishes relationships with internal and external stakeholders within the DOJ and IC mission space to deliver the requirements set forth within the policy/directives to allow for an effective and efficient use of resources.
• Interprets, adapts and overcomes obstacles while thinking innovatively for solutions to solve the requirement while enlisting the knowledge of others throughout the Agency.
• Engages technical personnel with management to design and implement solutions that adhere to USG security protocols and requirements.
• Ensures that all Federal government security requirements, policy, guides, standards and other requirements are met or exceeded during design and implementation of systems during design/redesign and implementation.
• Designs a solution based on requirements provided during discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to optimize current solutions to provide a more secure, optimized, and cost-effective solution for their system.
• Performs complex and advanced security architecture work in design, evaluation, planning, testing and operation in support of system development, engineering and analysis and research.

What matters to you matters to us.

Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training.

Fusion Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.