Threat Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Details

Job Location Windsor Mill, MDRemote Type Fully RemotePosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 4 Year Degree

Description

About Us:
At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact—whether we’re supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs.

Position Summary:

RELI Group is seeking an experienced Threat Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Task 8 of the Information Security and Privacy Services (ISPS) under the Marketplace System Security and Privacy Support Services (MSSPSS) contract. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and communicating cyber threat intelligence to enhance CMS’s understanding of adversary tactics, vulnerabilities, and potential attack vectors targeting ACA and NST systems. The Threat Intelligence SME will support the development of CMS-aligned threat models, enrich CDM and incident response activities, and provide actionable intelligence to risk strategists, ISSOs, and system owners.

Responsibilities: 

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize threat intelligence related to healthcare, federal systems, and critical infrastructure
• Develop threat models and adversary profiles aligned with CMS systems and threat landscape
• Provide analysis and briefings on current threat actor behaviors, tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs)
• Collaborate with CMS, ISSOs, and cybersecurity operations teams to enhance situational awareness and threat response posture
• Support threat hunting and vulnerability mitigation by integrating intelligence into CDM and monitoring tools
• Produce intelligence reports, risk advisories, and mitigation recommendations for system and program stakeholders
• Coordinate with CMS stakeholders and external intelligence-sharing entities (e.g., ISACs, CISA)
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging threats, and threat intelligence platforms (TIPs)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 3 years focused on threat intelligence
• Proven experience producing threat models, advisories, and cyber threat briefings
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework, TTP analysis, and adversary emulation
• Familiarity with TIPs, STIX/TAXII, and threat feeds
• Excellent writing and communication skills for technical and executive audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting CMS or other HHS programs.
• Certifications such as GCTI, CEH, CISSP, or CYSA+.
• Familiarity with CMS ARS 5.0 and NIST 800-53.
• Experience collaborating with government ISACs or participating in federal threat intel exchanges.
• Knowledge of incident response and cyber operations frameworks.

EEO Employer:

RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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The annual salary range for this position is $180,000.00 to $220,000.00. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers click here