Cybersecurity SME - Cleared

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree + 9 years of cybersecurity experience, OR 15 years in management, policy, and compliance.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Meets DoD 8140 requirements for Information Systems Security Manager or Security Control Assessor.
  • Proven track record in cybersecurity governance and compliance within DoD frameworks.
  • Significant experience in commercial cloud security at IL5/IL6 levels.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver senior-level analysis of critical security events to Government leadership.
  • Evaluate security testing methodologies and threats against DoD requirements.
  • Support threat intelligence integration into security architecture and governance.
  • Facilitate strategic relationships with key cybersecurity leadership entities.
  • Mentor security architects and lead knowledge transfer initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to directly influence national security initiatives.
  • Work alongside top-level government and military leaders.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies and frameworks.
  • Mentoring opportunities to shape the next generation of security professionals.
Full Job Description
Overview
Be the senior cybersecurity voice on a major DoD enterprise cloud program. In this role, you will advise Government leadership on enterprise security architecture, incident response, and threat intelligence - working directly with USCYBERCOM, DoD Cyber Defense Command, and the Intelligence Community.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Deliver senior-level analysis of critical security events with enterprise implications to Government leadership.
  • Evaluate security testing methodologies, tabletop exercise frameworks, and CSP security postures against DoD strategic requirements.
  • Support integration of threat intelligence into enterprise security architecture and governance models.
  • Facilitate strategic relationships with USCYBERCOM, DCDC, CSSP, and C2 leadership.
  • Mentor security architects and lead knowledge-transfer initiatives on enterprise security design.
What You'll Need to Join the Team
  • Master's degree + 9 years of experience, OR 15 years total in cybersecurity management, policy, and compliance.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Meets DoD 8140 requirements for Work Role 722, Information Systems Security Manager (Advanced); alternate Work Role 612, Security Control Assessor.
What Sets You Apart
  • Prior engagement with USCYBERCOM, CSSP, or IC security governance bodies.
  • Experience securing commercial cloud at IL5/IL6, including zero trust and trusted system architectures.
  • Executive-level briefing and incident communication experience during significant cyber events.
Certifications (examples of approved options)
DoD 8140 WRC 722 (Advanced) examples: CISSP, CISM, GIAC GSLC, CISSP-ISSMP.

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