Cybersecurity SME

Senior Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is seeking a senior Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic cybersecurity expertise and technical advisory services in support of an Engineering/PMO Support contract with a federal defense customer. In this role, you will support enterprise security architecture, compliance frameworks, and trusted system relationships while advancing the Government's broader cybersecurity governance initiatives. You will interface regularly with senior DoD cybersecurity leadership and serve as a key technical advisor during significant security events.

Key Responsibilities

• Support incident response program development and provide analysis of critical security events to Government leadership.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of security testing methodologies, review tabletop exercise frameworks, and provide analysis supporting joint program collaboration.
• Provide technical analysis to integrate threat intelligence into enterprise security architecture and governance models; develop draft threat analysis models for Government use.
• Analyze architectural standards for trusted system relationships and provide technical support for secure implementation in classified environments.
• Support the development of enterprise cybersecurity strategies for cloud adoption and conduct high-level security reviews of CSP solutions against DoD compliance frameworks.
• Facilitate coordination between security operations entities and executive leadership/security assessment teams during significant security events.
• Facilitate strategic relationships with key DoD cyber stakeholders across operational, defensive, and command-and-control leadership communities.
• Support knowledge transfer initiatives and mentor security architects on enterprise security design principles as directed by the Government.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A master's degree in a relevant field plus 9 years of experience in cybersecurity management, policy, and compliance, OR 15 years of total, demonstrated experience in cybersecurity management, policy, and compliance (in lieu of degree).

Clearance:

Top Secret (TS) with SCI eligibility and indoctrination required

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with personnel at all levels, including senior leadership and technical staff.
• Familiarity with DoD security requirements as applied to cybersecurity management, architecture, and compliance.
• Experience working in an IT and cybersecurity environment similar in size and scope to this requirement.
• Strong working knowledge of large, complex, enterprise-scale IT environments.
• Must hold all required certifications in accordance with DoD 8570/8140 requirements.

Certification Requirements:

This position requires compliance with DoD Directive 8140 (Cyberspace Workforce Management). Candidates must satisfy the Advanced proficiency level requirements:

Primary:

Candidates must hold at least one of the following DoD 8140-approved certifications:

• CISM — Certified Information Security Manager
• CISSO — Certified Information Systems Security Officer
• CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CISSP-ISSMP — CISSP Information Systems Security Management Professional
• FITSP-M — Federal IT Security Professional – Manager
• GCIA — GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
• GCIH — GIAC Certified Incident Handler
• GCSA — GIAC Cloud Security Automation
• GICSP — Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
• GSLC — GIAC Security Leadership Certification

Alternate:

Candidates may alternatively qualify under the following DoD 8140-approved certifications:

• CCISO — Certified Chief Information Security Officer
• CISA — Certified Information Systems Auditor
• CISSP-ISSEP — CISSP Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
• CPTE — Certified Penetration Testing Engineer
• CySA+ — CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
• FITSP-A — Federal IT Security Professional – Auditor
• GSNA — GIAC Systems and Network Auditor

About Blue Sky

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.