SME III Technology Capabilities (Cybersecurity SME)

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

Description
Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is seeking a SME III Technology Capabilities (Cybersecurity SME) to fill a critical Key Personnel role supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), specifically the Assistant Secretary of War for Mission Capabilities (ASW(MC)), The candidate provides senior-level cybersecurity leadership and technical expertise across enterprise IT environments, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission systems. Leads the design, implementation, and oversight of cybersecurity architectures, policies, and controls in compliance with DoD RMF, NIST 80053, CMMC, and applicable DoD cyber directives. Advises Government stakeholders on cyber risk management, threat mitigation, security engineering, and incident response, and provides technical direction to senior and journeyman cybersecurity staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, Information Technology, cybersecurity, or related science or engineering field
• Experience using AI in daily Cybersecurity support work to support the customers needs and rapidly identify threat levels and activity
• Core Experience & Project Management: Fifteen (15) years of technical expertise related to cyber engineering and cyberspace test and evaluation with 10 years' experience in project management
• Technical & Operational Focus: Ten (10) years' experience supporting the analysis, assessment, demonstration, testing, and/or experimentation of cyber capabilities
• Demonstrated participation in the research, development, integration, and testing of innovative technologies for both offensive and defensive cyber
• System Evaluation & Validation: Ten (10) years' experience evaluating and validating sensor system performance, effectiveness, and operational feasibility
• Demonstrated experience in recommending assessments to determine system performance to risks
• Compliance & Certification: Must meet certification requirements per applicable DoD Directives and DoD Instructions
• Must have relevant industry credentials such as:
  * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  * Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  * Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  * CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
  * Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  * Global Information Assurance Certifications (GIAC)
  * Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Clearance Required

• TS/SCI (SAP eligible)

Desired Qualifications

• Military or DoW experience
• Strong communication skills to engage Senior Leaders and provide honest, clear, and constructive recommendations to drive progress
• Ability to use accurate information to make decisions for solving challenging technical problems
• Ability to operate effectively when problems are ambiguous and require judgement, adaptivity, and sound decision-making

Key Responsibilities

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.