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Job Description
Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Lead
Position Overview:
The Cybersecurity SME-Lead serves as the technical lead for all cybersecurity activities in support of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Vulnerability Management program. The SME provides expert-level support in research, analysis, assessment, documentation, and incident response, ensuring all operations comply with DoD requirements, federal regulations, and agency policies. This role directs solutions for highly complex problems, develops new cyber methodologies, and mentors the engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead cybersecurity assessment, authorization, and vulnerability management for large, enterprise DLA networks and systems (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, Operational Technology).
Advise and design solutions that adhere to Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, and DoD requirements.
Prepare and review advanced technical documentation, assessments, audits, POA&Ms, and lessons learned.
Develop scripts, automation tools, and reports for vulnerability management at scale.
Support DLA cybersecurity inspections and maintain inspection readiness.
Mentor engineers/analysts and enforce best practices.
Serve as primary interface with DLA leadership, project managers, and assessment teams.
Report on compliance, risk, and vulnerability trends.
Represent contractor in meetings and facilitate knowledge transfer.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related field (or 4 additional years’ experience).
Active DoD Secret Clearance and eligible for IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive (Tier 3).
Ten (10) years IT experience, including ten (10) years DoD cybersecurity and RMF/NIST A&A experience.
Leadership experience in federal/DoD cyber teams.
Hands-on expertise with vulnerability remediation, patch automation (PowerShell, Python).
Mastery of DISA STIGs, TCG guides, IAVMs, and all DoD cyber documentation.
Strong experience with security architecture, segmentation, and zero trust.
Certifications required: ACAS, Tanium, ICS300/OT/ICS cyber, DOD 8570 IAT III (or successor 8140), Forescout (as needed).
Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Platform.
Excellent communication and executive briefing skills.
Place of Performance / Residence Requirements:
Primary work at a DLA main site or authorized alternate/off-site location:
DLA Disposition Services (Battle Creek, MI)
DLA Defense Supply Center (Columbus, OH)
DLA Dayton (WPAFB, Dayton, OH)
DLA HQ (Ft. Belvoir, VA)
DLA Distribution (New Cumberland, PA)
DLA Ogden (Ogden, UT)
DLA Troop Support (Philadelphia, PA)
DLA Aviation (Richmond, VA)
Residence: May reside within 50 miles of any DLA location above or an approved alternate worksite (pending government approval).
Remote work authorized if able to respond onsite as required within the proximity constraint. Location may be re-designated per government needs.
Compliance:
Role must comply with all DoD/DLA cybersecurity, security clearance, access, remote work, and certification requirements throughout employment.
Position Overview:
The Cybersecurity SME-Lead serves as the technical lead for all cybersecurity activities in support of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Vulnerability Management program. The SME provides expert-level support in research, analysis, assessment, documentation, and incident response, ensuring all operations comply with DoD requirements, federal regulations, and agency policies. This role directs solutions for highly complex problems, develops new cyber methodologies, and mentors the engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead cybersecurity assessment, authorization, and vulnerability management for large, enterprise DLA networks and systems (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, Operational Technology).
Advise and design solutions that adhere to Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, and DoD requirements.
Prepare and review advanced technical documentation, assessments, audits, POA&Ms, and lessons learned.
Develop scripts, automation tools, and reports for vulnerability management at scale.
Support DLA cybersecurity inspections and maintain inspection readiness.
Mentor engineers/analysts and enforce best practices.
Serve as primary interface with DLA leadership, project managers, and assessment teams.
Report on compliance, risk, and vulnerability trends.
Represent contractor in meetings and facilitate knowledge transfer.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related field (or 4 additional years’ experience).
Active DoD Secret Clearance and eligible for IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive (Tier 3).
Ten (10) years IT experience, including ten (10) years DoD cybersecurity and RMF/NIST A&A experience.
Leadership experience in federal/DoD cyber teams.
Hands-on expertise with vulnerability remediation, patch automation (PowerShell, Python).
Mastery of DISA STIGs, TCG guides, IAVMs, and all DoD cyber documentation.
Strong experience with security architecture, segmentation, and zero trust.
Certifications required: ACAS, Tanium, ICS300/OT/ICS cyber, DOD 8570 IAT III (or successor 8140), Forescout (as needed).
Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Platform.
Excellent communication and executive briefing skills.
Place of Performance / Residence Requirements:
Primary work at a DLA main site or authorized alternate/off-site location:
DLA Disposition Services (Battle Creek, MI)
DLA Defense Supply Center (Columbus, OH)
DLA Dayton (WPAFB, Dayton, OH)
DLA HQ (Ft. Belvoir, VA)
DLA Distribution (New Cumberland, PA)
DLA Ogden (Ogden, UT)
DLA Troop Support (Philadelphia, PA)
DLA Aviation (Richmond, VA)
Residence: May reside within 50 miles of any DLA location above or an approved alternate worksite (pending government approval).
Remote work authorized if able to respond onsite as required within the proximity constraint. Location may be re-designated per government needs.
Compliance:
Role must comply with all DoD/DLA cybersecurity, security clearance, access, remote work, and certification requirements throughout employment.
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