Senior Cyber Subject Matter Expert (Cyber SME)

Senior Cyber Subject Matter Expert (Cyber SME) Leidos is seeking a Senior Cyber Subject Matter Expert (Cyber SME) to provide expertise and experience in cybersecurity threat analysis and to guide cybersecurity best practices, policy review, and mitigation through training and exercises for CISA's National Cyber Exercise Program (NCEP). This role works with the Program Management team to support the customer in identifying cyber threats, reviewing national cybersecurity policy trends, and developing or refining ideas and customer needs. It also supports building and refining exercise design and development throughout the exercise lifecycle, and facilitates or moderates discussion-based cyber exercises. Primary Responsibilities Work with the management team to support the customer's needs for cyber policy review and development, identifying hot button issues and trends in cyber threats, and guiding informed recommendations for cyber training and exercises based on expertise and experience. Provide cyber subject matter expertise in exercise design and development, conduct, and evaluation. Review cyber threats, plans, policies, and procedures to guide appropriate exercise development. Review and refine ideas, exercise materials, and exercise foundation (scope, objectives, scenario, player actions, discussion questions, evaluation criteria, etc.). Communicate and coordinate regularly with CISA, exercise stakeholders, Program Management, Regional Exercise Leads, and exercise support team to ensure planning timelines and resources are maintained. Participate in initial meetings with Regional Exercise Lead and exercise stakeholders to establish familiarity with the exercise support team, stakeholder leads, and to confirm exercise schedules. Participate in and support as needed planning meetings, such as C&O, IPM, MPM, MSEL Meeting, FPM, and AAM. Attend or support exercise conduct as assigned and serve as expert facilitator as necessary. Support development of new CISA Tabletop Exercise Packages (CTEPs) and maintenance of the CTEP scenario library. Provide SME input to internal training activities to improve facilitation and planning skills across NCEP staff. Required Experience, Skills, and Education Active TS/SCI clearance. Ability to obtain DHS EOD. 15+ years experience in cybersecurity work. Demonstrated relevant operational and technical experience in designing and implementing cyber policies, guidelines, SOPs, and training programs to achieve national goals. Experience in cybersecurity training and exercises. Strong understanding and familiarity with national cyber policies, guidelines, and doctrine. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and creativity in supporting development of exercise materials such as realistic and challenging scenarios. Demonstrated ability to lead high-level meetings, exercise facilitation, and give customer-facing presentations. Demonstrated ability to manage time, meet deadlines and milestones, and work closely across a team. Ability to meet DHS suitability and the clearance requirement applicable to the assigned role (TS/SCI for designated personnel; otherwise Public Trust fitness type), as described in the SOW. Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education CISSP, CISM, Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC HSEEP or exercise certifications Experience supporting cybersecurity-focused scenarios and stakeholder engagement across government and private sector partners. Experience contributing to strategic plan maintenance and innovation projects in support of leadership requests. Clearance Required Active TS/SCI clearance. Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 Pay and Benefits Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement options. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairygodboss