Cyber Security SME (Onsite + Occasional Travel)

Job Description

Job Title: Cyber Security SME

Location: Alexandria, VA + Occasional Travel to Fort Meade, MD

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI

We question. We listen. We adapt.

Be honest. Be pragmatic.

Omni Federal , founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a highly specialized software solutions provider with a robust presence in key locations across the United States, including Boston, MA, Colorado Springs, CO, San Antonio, TX, and St. Louis, MO. Born out of the Department of Defense's software factory ecosystem, Omni has rapidly distinguished itself by delivering both mission-critical and enterprise solutions that enhance the technological capabilities of the federal government. With a focus on areas such as Command and Control, Cybersecurity, Space, Geospatial, and Modeling & Simulation, Omni leverages cutting-edge commercial technology tailored to government objectives, improving mission performance and delivering transformative outcomes for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and their end-users. The company's innovative approach is backed by its Omni Labs and SBIR Innovation centers, where they develop advanced platforms and tools in data mesh, secure connectivity, and intelligent automation

Why Omni?

• Environment of Autonomy
• Innovative Commercial Approach
• People over process

We are seeking a strong Cyber Security SME to support the DARPA mission systems and R&D environments. Candidates must be passionate, energized, and excited to work on modern architectures and solve challenging problems for our clients.

Position Description (what you will do)

• Leads cybersecurity strategy, secure platform design, vulnerability risk analysis, and RMF-driven compliance.
• Ensures cyber resilience across containerized platforms, Kubernetes clusters, Azure cloud environments, and SOC-integrated architectures.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree OR 16+ years of experience without a Bachelor's degree.
• CISSP certification or equivalent
• Strong experience with RMF (NIST-800-53), DIACAP/ATO packages, POA&Ms, ISSO/ISSM support
• Vulnerability management experience with Nessus, Tenable.sc, OpenSCAP, ACAS, STIG Viewer, and SBOM tools
• Experience with Azure Gov/IL5/IL6 security controls, Conditional Access, and Defender for Cloud
• Experience using SIEM (Elastic/Splunk), cyber kill chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and log pipelines
• Container security experience with Anchore/Trivy scanning, DevSecOps hardening, and supply chain security
• Zero Trust Experience (Identity segmentation, ABAC/RBAC, CNAP concepts)
• Strong experience utilizing STIGs, SCAP, RMF, eMASS, Nessus, GitLab, Terraform security pipeline awareness

Nice to Have:

• Experience with DARPA SETA support
• Experience with RDT&E security and classified enclave hardening

Our team is always hungry for more - more knowledge, more problem solving, more growth, more innovation, and, ultimately, customer success. This hunger and hustle fuel our determination to excel in everything we do. It's not just about meeting established goals; it's about exceeding them. We take immense pride in applying our expertise in cutting-edge technologies and our ability to adapt to emerging trends directly to the users in the field, as our nation's protectors deserve nothing less.

Omni Federal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Omni Federal is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.

Proposed Pay band: $175,500-$219,800