Cybersecurity SME / Cyber Analyst

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Cyber Analyst to join our innovative security team. In this pivotal role, you will lead efforts to safeguard our organization’s digital assets by implementing, monitoring, and enhancing comprehensive cybersecurity measures.

Your expertise will drive proactive security strategies, conduct in-depth risk assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence our security posture across diverse IT infrastructure environments, including cloud and on-premises systems.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about defending critical information assets, this role is perfect for you!

THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE WASHINGTON, DC. NEED ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES.

Position

Cybersecurity SME / Cyber Analyst

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 6 Months+

Experience : 8yrs

Visa: US Citizens

Core Responsibilities

Provide enhancement capabilities and SOPs to cybersecurity assessment operations for execution and implementation.

Provide analysis of vulnerabilities.

Review and make recommendations on program-level documentation (e.g., requirements specification, system architecture, design documents, test plans, security plans, etc.).

Develop and document security evaluation test plans and procedures.

Assist in researching, evaluating, and developing relevant Information security policies and guidance.

Actively participate in or lead technical exchange meetings, documenting actions items and results of these events.

Brief leadership, as needed, on the status of action items and/or results of activities.

Conduct hands-on security testing, analyze test results, document risk, and recommend countermeasures.

Coordinate with other program organizations conducting security testing.

Assess and calculate risk-based on threats, vulnerabilities, and shortfalls uncovered in testing.

Identify mitigation countermeasures to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and shortfalls.

Provide oversight of the design, development and implementation of security-related support systems.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Management or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 8 years of cybersecurity experience.

Technical Proficiency

Hands-on experience conducting comprehensive risk and vulnerability assessments. Extensive knowledge of Federal Cybersecurity regulations, policies and guidelines (e.g., NIST, FISMA and associated guidelines). Experience developing and maintaining system and enterprise level information assurance documentation.

Ability to support security engineering activities and ensure security requirement are incorporated into system design, architecture and configuration baselines throughout the systems lifecycle.

Compliance

Ensure compliance with Federal cybersecurity regulations, including NIST, FISMA, and associated guidance. Ensure artifacts, assessments, and system configurations remain aligned with NIST SP 800-53 controls, FedRAMP baselines, Federal agency policy and directives.

Certifications

CISSP or equivalent Cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+).

Preferred Expertise

Demonstrated success supporting Federal contracts.

Strong background coordinating with stakeholders (e.g., system owners, ISSOs, architecture teams, and cybersecurity leadership) to validate system requirements, address information assurance concerns, and resolve compliance or security issues.

Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risks and content into terms suitable for executive and government stakeholders.

Ability to work collaboratively with ot

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Work Location: In person