Cybersecurity SME - Cleared - Onsite - Colorado Springs, CO (Position Pending Contract Award)

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We are seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support high-visibility, mission-critical programs in Colorado Springs. As a senior member of the cybersecurity team, you will lead efforts to protect classified and unclassified systems across hybrid environments. This position requires a deep understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, enclave security, and mission assurance within a multi-domain environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical lead and cybersecurity advisor for DoD systems, cloud workloads, and mission enclaves
• Develop, implement, and assess cybersecurity strategies and architectures aligned with RMF, NIST 800-53/171/172, and DoD 8510.01
• Guide the development of ATO packages and continuous monitoring plans
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, STIG compliance audits, and cybersecurity risk analyses
• Advise engineering teams on secure design principles, boundary defense, identity management, and ZTA principles
• Support incident response, threat modeling, and red/blue/purple team coordination
• Collaborate with mission partners and stakeholders to ensure security postures align with operational needs
• Author cybersecurity documentation including POA&Ms, SSPs, CONOPs, and SOPs

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or similar DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in DoD cybersecurity roles, including SME-level advisory or leadership roles
• Deep knowledge of RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53/171/172, and related frameworks
• Experience securing networks, systems, and applications in classified environments
• Strong communication and technical writing skills, with experience interfacing with both engineers and government stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or IC Community environments
• Familiarity with multi-domain solutions (CDS), Zero Trust, and hybrid cloud security
• Knowledge of tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Splunk, Tenable, and endpoint protection platforms

• Salary range: $175,000 - $210,000, depending on experience and skill set
• Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
• Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials 

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