Cybersecurity SME at High Side Technology, Inc.

Chantilly, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity Analysis, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Control Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Zero Trust Architecture, Cross Domain Solutions, Systems Integration, Cloud Computing, Platform Information Technology (PIT), Technical Risk Assessment, STIG Compliance, Security Engineering

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Description High Side Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to provide expert-level cybersecurity analysis, engineering, and assessment services for complex, multi-domain systems. This role acts as a senior technical advisor and Security Control Assessor (SCA), specializing in integrating security throughout the system lifecycle, translating technical risks into mission-impact statements, and guiding the implementation of advanced security architectures. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provides strategic cybersecurity guidance and participates in technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) to ensure security is integrated from the initial design phase and throughout the system development lifecycle. Executes the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, providing risk determinations and recommendations to the Authorizing Official (AO). As a Security Control Assessor (SCA), executes the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process across Federal, DoD, and IC policies. Provides continuous risk determinations and actionable recommendations directly to the Authorizing Official (AO). Conducts deep technical validation of security controls by reviewing vulnerability scans (e.g., ACAS/Nessus), STIG checklists, and penetration test reports to correlate findings with operational mission risk. Evaluates the security performance, integrity, and residual risk of diverse and complex architectures, including Platform Information Technology (PIT), cloud environments, communication networks, and satellite control systems. Guides the adoption and implementation of DoD Zero Trust principles and provides specialized expertise in the design and evaluation of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS). Functions as a technical liaison between engineering teams, program leadership, and external government and industry partners. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI and SAP access. Experience: Requires a minimum of twelve (12) years of demonstrated experience in IT, cybersecurity engineering, and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A). Certification: Must hold a current certification compliant with DoD 8140.01 for IAT Level III or IAM Level III (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CASP+ CE). Technical Expertise: Must have proven hands-on experience with systems integration, enterprise networks, cloud computing systems, or Platform IT architectures. Ample experience with Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as a senior technical advisor and Security Control Assessor to integrate security throughout the system lifecycle for complex multi-domain systems. Executes the RMF process and provides risk determinations and actionable recommendations to the Authorizing Official.