Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Avint LLC is seeking a highly motivated, solution oriented, and customer-focused Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our growing team. In this senior advisory role, you will serve as a cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) expert, providing cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled support to government cybersecurity and program leadership at the enterprise level. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical missions while advancing your career with Avint.

As a Cybersecurity SME, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of enterprise systems, leading the implementation of the RMF, and offering strategic guidance across various cybersecurity initiatives. Your expertise will play a key role in strengthening our clients' cybersecurity posture, while driving the development and modernization of cybersecurity programs.

Requirements

· Active Top Secret Clearance

. Ability to be on site at Hanscom AFB 3-4 days/week

. Certification: DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level III certification.

• In depth knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorizations

• Ability to map RMF security controls to tools and technologies in use within a system
• Ability to identify technical mitigations where a system does not explicitly meet a security control, such that actual risk to the system is identified

• Experience with SIEM/SOAR tools (i.e., Splunk)

• Ability to build dashboards within the tools to meet active cyber threat monitoring needs
• Ability to set alerts within the tools to meet SOC capabilities

• Experience with forensic analysis of system logs (audit, security, application, etc.) to aid in incident response
• Experience with providing timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities.
• Experience with analyzing identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
• Experience with performing event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack
• Experience with proactively identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks through penetration testing, red teaming, or ethical hacking
• Experience with developing and implementing cybersecurity capabilities within cloud devices and networks
• Advanced technical skills in network exploitation, malware development, and reverse engineering
• Strong communication skills including the ability to brief highest levels of DAF cybersecurity leadership, both orally and in writing

Qualifications & Experience

· Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

· Experience: 10-15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in the DoD environment.

· Expert Knowledge: Deep expertise in NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and supporting standards and publications.

· Cybersecurity Tools: Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity tools such as eMASS, ACAS, STIG Viewer, and others.

· Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to articulate complex ideas and solutions in clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication.

· Software Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Project Management: Strong organizational skills, including the ability to build project plans, schedules, and resource plans.

· Relationship Building: Proven ability to foster trusted relationships with clients, peers, and team members.

· Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in executing complex tasks with minimal direction, delivering high-quality results.

· Collaboration: Actively leads collaborative sessions, driving innovation and solution development across teams.

· Professionalism: Experience presenting complex solutions and ideas to clients and senior leadership.

· Avint Brand Ambassador: Represent Avint with pride, always embodying our core values.

· Growth Contribution: Play an active role in driving growth initiatives and expanding our capabilities

Benefits

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits. From competitive salaries, full health, and generous PTO and Federal Holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development! Salary range 155,000-175,000

Avint is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class