Responsibilities & QualificationsTekSynap is seeking a
Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to join our team at
Defense Health Agency to provide senior cybersecurity subject matter expertise supporting DHA cybersecurity assessment, RMF authorization, IV&V validation, and enterprise risk management activities across systems, enclaves, and sites supported by NIWC Atlantic.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience- 15 years IT experience HIPAA/Medical Systems expertise
- Senior DoD cybersecurity experience
- RMF subject matter expertise
- A&A authorization experience
- IV&V cybersecurity validation experience
- Enterprise cybersecurity architecture experience
- Risk management expertise
- DoD policy knowledge
Certifications- IAM Level III Certification preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP)
Education- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field
Equivalent experience acceptable
Clearance- Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)
RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as senior cybersecurity advisor for RMF and A&A execution
- Provide subject matter expertise on DoD cybersecurity policy and guidance
- Provide oversight of RMF lifecycle implementation across systems
- Review and approve Security Assessment Plans and test strategies
- Provide technical review of Security Assessment Reports
- Provide expert analysis of residual risk and authorization recommendations
- Provide oversight of IV&V cybersecurity validation activities
- Provide expert guidance on STIG compliance and implementation
- Support development of RMF strategies for enterprise systems
- Provide guidance on cybersecurity architecture and control selection
- Review system boundary definitions and enclave architectures
- Provide oversight of vulnerability remediation strategies
- Review POA&M development and risk mitigation approaches
- Provide expert support for eMASS package development
- Review authorization packages for completeness and accuracy
- Provide consultation to system owners and program managers
- Support validation readiness review decision-making
- Provide guidance for continuous monitoring strategy implementation
- Support development of cybersecurity SOPs and policies
- Provide guidance on NIST, FISMA, and DoD RMF requirements
- Participate in technical review boards and governance forums
- Provide expert analysis of cybersecurity test results
- Support development of enterprise cybersecurity dashboards
- Provide subject matter expertise for DHA cybersecurity initiatives
- Support toolset enhancement and automation planning
- Provide guidance on risk scoring and vulnerability prioritization
- Support enterprise-wide cybersecurity compliance activities
- Provide executive-level cybersecurity recommendations
- Support CONUS and OCONUS cybersecurity assessment activities
- Provide technical mentoring to engineering and analyst teams
- Support Government briefings and technical presentations
- Provide advisory support for authorization decisions
COMPETENCIES - Cybersecurity subject matter expertise
- RMF governance
- Risk management
- Architecture review
- Technical advisory
- Strategic cybersecurity planning
- Policy interpretation
- Executive communication
OverviewWORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: North Charleston, SC area (contractor facility within 15 miles of NIWC Atlantic). Remote/telework may be approved
- Type of environment: Office environment
- Noise level: Medium
- Work schedule: Core hours (0800-1700), Monday through Friday. Occasional extended hours during testing events
- Amount of Travel: Minimal (5-15%). Primarily CONUS support
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizen
Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
