Defense Cyber SME - Sr. at Cole Engineering Services Inc

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations, IT Background, Stakeholder Management, Requirement Definition, Strategy Implementation, Schedule Development, Cyber Mission Force Support, Cybersecurity Engineers, Cyber Range Engineers, Software Development, Agile Methodologies, Program Execution, Customer Reporting, Horizontal Integration Planning, Federal Acquisition Processes, Proposal Development

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Company Overview By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider. Position Overview The Defense Cyber SME will support the planning, analysis, development, and operations of the DoD’s preeminent cyber training platform. The candidate will work closely with stakeholders and senior management to define requirement scope, create and implement overarching strategy and execution approaches, develop schedules, and ensure products and processes best support the needs of the Cyber Mission Force. The candidate will work with a team of highly technical cybersecurity engineers, cyber range engineers, software developers, and other IT professionals to design and implement cybersecurity training systems and platform products in support of the DoD enterprise cyber mission. The Cyber SME will provide overarching guidance for program activities. The Cyber SME is expected to have a strong Defense Cybersecurity Operations and IT background and will work closely with technical staff and customers to define and refine solutions, technical approaches, tradeoffs, and risks. Responsibilities Ability to work with customers and technical staff to define requirements, create solutions that meet cost and schedule constraints, and oversee the execution of work. Assigning tasks and responsibilities to team, tracking status and ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. Creation and delivery of presentations and written documents that convey complex technical information to senior leadership in a meaningful, understandable manner Acting as a primary point of contact for all customer reporting, issues or concerns Performing horizontal integration planning and execution activities across verticals Ensuring technical solutions implemented effectively and efficiently throughout the program, specifically ensuring that development activities best support the needs of the Defense Cyber Mission Forces. Ensuring the highest quality of task completion, meeting contractual performance criteria and deliverables in accordance with the contract . Responsible for developing long-term and strategic objectives to help ensure that end user requirements will be satisfied in future years of the contract. Support for business development and capture of new work, proposal development, technical solutioning, and other related activities. Required Experience/Qualifications Bachelor's degree required in an IT related major. Advanced degree/studies and/or military technical training education preferred. A minimum of 10 years of experience working in complex projects and programs for the federal government. A minimum of 5 years of experience working directly in DoD cybersecurity projects Experience working in complex IT development projects, using Agile principles and methods. Experience with planning, estimating, organizing, staffing and executing projects at scale, including multiple, distributed teams. Experience at the leadership level executing technical programs for the DoD using Agile methodologies. Experience with Federal cybersecurity organizations, policies, programs and structures – experience and relationships with DoD USCYBERCOM or Service Cyber Components. Experience developing technical solutions that address critical customer needs. Experience with organizing and coordinating the planning and production of client deliveries. Experience with meeting and completing tasks assignments within estimated periods and budget constraints. Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision. Ability to establish an effective working relationship with senior-level customers, technical staff, managers and peers. Exceptional communication and presentation abilities with a demonstrated capability to coordinate and align efforts between government customers, senior executives, subcontractors and team members. Must be able to understand multi-level customer/user expectations and concerns, and to assure customer(s) that the program is being managed effectively. Experienced knowledge of Federal Government acquisition processes including FAR, DID, CDRLS, etc. Special Requirements/Security Clearance Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with a TOP SECRET/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order. This position will require travel, both domestically and internationally. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job. Benefits Overview CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Wellness Program 401(k) Matching Disability (Short Term & Long Term) Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Education & Training Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty) Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.

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Responsibilities

The Defense Cyber SME will guide the planning, analysis, development, and operations of the DoD’s primary cyber training platform, defining requirements and execution strategies in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. This role involves providing overarching guidance to technical teams, defining solutions, managing risks, and ensuring development activities support the needs of the Cyber Mission Force.