Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience (4 years).
8-10 years in cybersecurity or related fields.
Expertise in specialized cybersecurity domains (risk analysis, forensics, etc.).
Advanced skills in mathematics, statistical analysis, and operational modeling.
Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
Proven problem-solving abilities and technical data interpretation.
Experience in cybersecurity strategy and policy development.
Strong written communication skills for technical documentation.
Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance.
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments of security and privacy controls for effectiveness.
Analyze deficiencies in control assessments and recommend remediation.
Prepare detailed reports on findings and present to stakeholders.
Reassess remediated controls to ensure effectiveness.
Evaluate controls as part of continuous monitoring strategy.
Provide insights into cybersecurity improvement initiatives.
Analyze operational interactions for informed decision-making.
Develop solutions using advanced modeling and statistical techniques.
Support the development of decision-support systems.
Identify and resolve complex cybersecurity issues across domains.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance coverage.
401(k) retirement plan options.
Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time employees.
Range of voluntary benefits available.
Full Job Description
The Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) plays a critical role in supporting this mission by applying advanced technical expertise, analytic capabilities, and domain-specific knowledge to assess cybersecurity controls, guide strategic decision-making, resolve complex security issues, and strengthen DOE's enterprise cybersecurity posture.
To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
Assessment & Authorization-Aligned Duties
Conduct comprehensive assessments of security and privacy controls to determine their effectiveness, including correct implementation, operational behavior, and alignment with DOE security and privacy requirements.
Provide expert analysis on deficiencies identified during control assessments, determining severity, mission impact, and appropriate remediation strategies.
Prepare detailed assessment reports outlining findings, risk evaluations, and recommendations, and present results to Team Leaders and senior stakeholders.
Reassess remediated controls to validate that corrective actions are effective and sustainably implemented.
Evaluate system-specific and inherited controls as part of DOE's continuous monitoring strategy.
Contribute expert insight into performance metrics, deliverables, and enterprise-level cybersecurity improvement initiatives.
Advanced SME Duties
Analyze complex operational interactions across military, governmental, or business systems to provide a quantitative and rational basis for cybersecurity-related decision-making and resource allocation.
Utilize advanced modeling, simulation, statistical analysis, engineering techniques, and operational mathematics to develop sophisticated solutions for cybersecurity and information assurance challenges.
Support requirements development, conceptualization, design, testing, verification/validation, documentation, and implementation of modeling and simulation-based decision-support systems.
Serve as a recognized expert in specialized domains such as:
Cyber Risk Analysis
Cyber Forensics
Reverse Engineering
Cyber Hunt Operations
Provide high-level technical expertise in all aspects of cybersecurity, information assurance, and cyber operations.
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex cybersecurity issues spanning multiple domains and operational environments.
Assist senior OCIO staff in shaping enterprise cyber strategy, informing policy development, and contributing to strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
Provide expert input to white papers, position papers, and documentation supporting DOE cyber policy, priorities, and modernization efforts.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or four (4) years of equivalent professional experience.
8-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber operations, cyber risk analysis, modeling and simulation, or related technical fields.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more specialized cybersecurity domains (risk analysis, forensics, reverse engineering, cyber hunt, etc.).
Advanced proficiency in technical disciplines such as mathematics, statistical analysis, operational modeling, engineering methods, or scientific computing.
Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53.
Proven ability to solve highly complex problems, interpret technical data, and develop actionable security recommendations.
Demonstrated experience contributing to cybersecurity strategy, policy, or program development.
Strong written communication skills, especially in preparation of technical reports, assessment documentation, and strategic papers.
Ability to complete a DOE background investigation and obtain government clearance for access to federal systems.
Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance.
Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.
Job ID
2026-26892 Work Type
Remote Pay Range
$160,000 - $170,000 Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
