Cybersecurity Engineer Subject Matter Expertise (SME)

Clearwaters.IT is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to oversee the design, development, implementation, and integration of Military OneSource architectures and systems across computing, network, and enclave environments, ensuring compliance with DoD Information Assurance (IA) requirements. The role involves ensuring that both development and operational systems are secure and functional, including program of record systems and special processing nodes with IT interconnectivity. Key responsibilities include evaluating security requirements, implementing security systems, and verifying system integrity through test scripts. The SME will also ensure compliance with DoD and federal cybersecurity policies and assist in updating cybersecurity policies. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, 15 years of relevant experience, and expertise in DoD cybersecurity tools and AWS cloud security technologies.

This position is 100% remote and requires an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

·         Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of Military OneSource architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments meeting DoD IA requirements.

·         Ensure that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure, including designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.

·         Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.

·         Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation.

·         Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.

·         Ensures compliance with relevant DoD and federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and practices.

·         Assist in developing and updating cybersecurity policies and procedures.

·         Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity tools such as Enterprise Mission Assurance Support System (eMASS) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).

Requirements

·         At least 15 years of relevant experience in system architecture and cybersecurity.

·         Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

·         Active Secret clearance

·         Must be a U.S. Citizen.

·         Proficiently use security technologies and tools relevant to AWS cloud environments.

·         Strong knowledge of privacy regulations and HIPAA standards.

·         Strong understanding of DoD IA requirements and cybersecurity policies.

·         Fluent in English

·         Strong knowledge of DoD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT).

Preferred but not Required

·         DoD 8570 IAT Level III or IAM Level III (i.e., CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CCSP)

·         Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and technologies, especially within AWS cloud environments.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays