Goldbelt Hawk designs, develops, and implements comprehensive solutions for problem spaces, including computer security, scalable architectures, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and network/data center operations. Specializing in local and enterprise-level incident response and forensic analysis, Hawk's personnel deliver threat analysis and reporting while implementing solutions based on mature planning and development practices.

Summary:

Goldbelt Hawk is seeking a Cyber Security SME II. Future hybrid availability in Washington, D.C. may be required based on customer requirements and needs.

Essential Job Functions:

Provides subject matter expertise, technical knowledge and analysis to support functional technical areas across multiple projects in support of an enterprise compliance mission.
• Applies principles, methods and knowledge as a Cybersecurity SME II to specific task requirements leading towards the development of solutions to complex problems and is responsible for planning, developing, finalizing, and reviewing key deliverables focusing on cybersecurity programs.
• Prepares responses to federal ad hoc reporting requirements, to include, but not limited to quarterly and annual FISMA Reports Quarterly and Annually develop FISMA briefings for CIO and senior leadership, providing recommendations for identified deficiencies assisting with developments of path forward.
• Identifies unique system characteristics by interviewing key organizational personnel (technical, administrative, and executive), working with the IT Security consulting team to compose requisite documentation (security categorizations, risk assessments, contingency plans, security test & evaluation reports, vulnerability assessment reports, etc.), and mapping complex technical requirements, functionality, and capabilities to prescribed security controls, policies, and practices.
• Develops data calls, analyzes data collected and articulate results in both detailed and high-level formats for a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders Provides support for compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congressional and other cybersecurity requirements and directives.
• Support/leads enterprise working group(s), develops and provides briefings, documents meetings and tracks actions updates group sites as needed.
• Develops and maintains program, project, and working group charters and schedules as needed.
• Researches, writes, reviews, and finalizes recommendations regarding cyber security policy, assessment and authorization assessments, security test and evaluation reports, and security engineering practices and processes.
• Conducts research and writes risk assessment reports to include risk thresholds and scoring. Supports analysis of the findings and provides expert technical guidance for mitigation strategy including implementation advice on the cyber security risk findings and other complex problems.
• Supports cyber security engineering tasks such as developing security specifications/architecture/ plans, developing, implementation/support of trusted computing bases.
• Supports designing, developing, debugging, testing, documenting, and maintaining computer programs for security applications.
• From a program perspective, provides technical advice, guidance and direction for the improvement and re-engineering of business processes, policy and procedures for any functional area under review.
• Creates, modifies or finalizes documentation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of standards and requirements outlined by FISMA, NIST, OMB and others are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Working Conditions/Physical Demand Statement The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 8 years of related experience OR a master's degree in a related field with 6 years of related experience or high school diploma/equivalent with at least 12 years of related and demonstrated work experience.
• CISSP or similar-level industry-recognized certification approved by the customer.
• Minimum seven years' experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, computer and network engineering with an emphasis on hardware and software analysis, platform and network development, system integration and maintenance, and cloud technologies.
• Experience implementing Cyber Security Frameworks such as the NIST Risk Management Framework Strong understanding of standards and requirements outlined by FISMA, NIST, OMB and others are required.
• Public Trust suitability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Secret or higher clearance preferred.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000 annually.

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.