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Columbia, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and security authorization activities in a federal environment. This role requires a strong background in security hardening, assessment, and compliance support, along with experience working in structured government or DoD cybersecurity programs.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with STIG implementation, eMASS, Nessus/Tenable, containerized environments, and Zero Trust principles. This individual will work closely with technical teams, system owners, and security stakeholders to help maintain compliance, address vulnerabilities, and support ongoing security operations.
Required Skills
• Support cybersecurity compliance efforts in a federal environment
• Review, apply, and validate STIGs across systems and devices
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and analysis using Nessus/Tenable
• Support eMASS updates, control documentation, and security package maintenance
• Assist with RMF, ATO, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness activities
• Track, document, and help remediate vulnerabilities and compliance findings
• Provide cybersecurity guidance for traditional and containerized environments
• Support security architecture efforts aligned with Zero Trust principles
• Work with system administrators, engineers, and security teams to improve overall security posture
• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience with STIGs and security hardening
• Experience with eMASS
• Experience with Nessus/Tenable
• Knowledge of containerization and container security concepts
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles
• Experience supporting cybersecurity efforts in a federal or DoD environment
• Familiarity with RMF, ATO, and continuous monitoring activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
• Experience supporting security documentation and compliance reporting
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, network devices, and virtual environments
• Experience working with system owners and engineers to resolve findings
• Relevant certification such as Security+, CASP, CISSP, or similar
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums
• Medical coverage includes HRA / HSA / FSA options
• 100% employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks paid PTO annually
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match up to 6%
• 11 paid federal holidays
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with STIG implementation, eMASS, Nessus/Tenable, containerized environments, and Zero Trust principles. This individual will work closely with technical teams, system owners, and security stakeholders to help maintain compliance, address vulnerabilities, and support ongoing security operations.
Required Skills
• Support cybersecurity compliance efforts in a federal environment
• Review, apply, and validate STIGs across systems and devices
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and analysis using Nessus/Tenable
• Support eMASS updates, control documentation, and security package maintenance
• Assist with RMF, ATO, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness activities
• Track, document, and help remediate vulnerabilities and compliance findings
• Provide cybersecurity guidance for traditional and containerized environments
• Support security architecture efforts aligned with Zero Trust principles
• Work with system administrators, engineers, and security teams to improve overall security posture
• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience with STIGs and security hardening
• Experience with eMASS
• Experience with Nessus/Tenable
• Knowledge of containerization and container security concepts
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles
• Experience supporting cybersecurity efforts in a federal or DoD environment
• Familiarity with RMF, ATO, and continuous monitoring activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
• Experience supporting security documentation and compliance reporting
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, network devices, and virtual environments
• Experience working with system owners and engineers to resolve findings
• Relevant certification such as Security+, CASP, CISSP, or similar
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums
• Medical coverage includes HRA / HSA / FSA options
• 100% employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks paid PTO annually
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match up to 6%
• 11 paid federal holidays
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