Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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Credence has an immediate need for a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) expected to start Late Summer 2025.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experiencedCybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME)to support Air Combat Command (HQ ACC) Directorate of Cyberspace Operations and Warfighting Communications (A6) Zero Trust (ZT) Functional Management Office (FMO).

The Cybersecurity SME will enhance the cybersecurity posture of Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise infrastructure, systems, and data. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, and hands-on experience with enterprise infrastructure

Serve as the MAJCOM cybersecurity expert for Air Force and DoD enterprise systems.

• Provide guidance on cybersecurity architecture, risk management, and compliance.

• Ensure systems meet DoD cybersecurity requirements, including RMF (Risk Management Framework).

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Support the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cybersecurity into system design and operations.

• Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, tools, and best practices.

• Assist in the development of policy, directives, memorandums, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Concepts of Employment (CONEMP), Implementation Plans (I-Plans) and other documentation to support cyber security, cyber operations capability employment, governance, oversight, risk management, strategy, command and control, failover and support to sections of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST ZT guidance, DoD ZT Architecture, and other Federal Government documents and regulations.

• Assist with the development and implementation of Information Protection processes, procedures, and technology requirements, to include creating and managing a baseline configuration of technology (e.g. Enterprise IT, Weapons Systems, Industrial Control Systems), System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), configuration change control processes, and policy and regulations regarding the physical operating environment for organizational assets to achieve resilience requirements in normal and adverse situations with a focus on ZT principals and intent.

• Maintain knowledge of current guidance, policies, laws, and regulations; communicate updates and incorporate them into existing enterprise strategies affected by ZT.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and deliver Zero Trust focused cybersecurity awareness, role-based, and operational training and education, including realistic cyber training and exercise scenarios and objectives.

• Coordinate and collaborate with various portfolio managers and program offices for all systems maintained and/or used by the DAF. For new systems, advise and assist Government leads with researching and documenting ZT requirements, and validating/using data, reports, and other outputs from existing systems to define and document system ZT architecture deficiencies.

• Support the development of executive level briefings and metrics for monitoring and oversight for ZT, including reporting to Congress, Office of the Secretary of Defense, DoD, and DAF senior leaders.

• Design/develop and provide broad-based communications and change management support for program management, financial management, business process improvement, and process standardization.

• Establish and operate capabilities within ZT FMO to coordinate, track, and drive activities in support of the ZT Roadmaps and other guidance in conjunction with the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) Office of the Chief Information Officer (SAF/CN).

• Establish capabilities to ingest strategic roadmaps, generate capability-specific Implementation Plans (I-Plans), and track milestones and deliverables in accordance with the Iplans.

• Conduct assessments of existing ZT activities and systems and provide recommendations to align to the DAF ZT Roadmap.

• Provide advice and recommendations regarding implementation/execution options and opportunities for program and capability convergence.

• Establish capability to support ZT transition activities and to integrate ZT activities into Capability Planning Guidance (CPG) implementation oversight and reporting.

• Active Secret and/or TS/SCI Security clearance

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Certifications:Must possess a currentCISSP or IAT/IAM Level III certification.

• Experience:Minimum of10 years of IT experience, including:

• Hands-on experience withAir Force or DoD enterprise infrastructure.

• In-depth knowledge ofDoD cybersecurity policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.

• Experience with security tools, SIEMs, and vulnerability management platforms.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related STEM discipline.

• Experience with cloud security in DoD environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, etc.).

• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, STIGs, and DISA tools.

• Certified Zero Trust Strategist (ZTS) - Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and/or NIST Zero Trust Architecture Training and/or Cloud Service Provider Security certifications and/or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control and/or MIT xPro - Zero Trust Strategy

• DevSecOps certification preferred

• Artificial Intelligence training or certification preferred

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