Senior Cybersecurity SME

• Supports the execution and delivery of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) cybersecurity program
• Supports the DAF Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
• Prioritizes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Communicates effectively across diverse audiences.
• Engages and influences stakeholders (e.g., military, Government civilian, and contractor personnel), including senior executives and Flag / General Officers.
• Advises based on broad based technical background in cyber / Information Technology (IT) operations and cybersecurity.
• Maintains a “big picture”/strategic perspective of DAF CISO goals.
• Addresses the specific needs of various organizations within and outside the DAF.
• Adapts new cybersecurity practices and technologies to meet DAF missions.
• Analyzes data sets to determine trends, establish strategies, and

make recommendations.

• Applies Federal (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST) and Office of Management and Budget) and Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity policies, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Cybersecurity Framework.
• Be a self-starter. Able to perform with limited Government direction or oversight.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Computer / Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics / Science, Information Technology, Math, Statistics, or other related degree field. Associate’s Degree in a related field plus four (4) years applicable work experience or six (6 ) years applicable work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least four (4) years of Cybersecurity experience in a senior technical or management role.
• Has experience leading the development and implementation of enterprise-level cybersecurity programs, including the development of policies, procedures, and other guidance documents.
• Has experience engaging Authorizing Official(s), Security Control Assessors, and cyber risk management staffs.
• Possesses expert knowledge of NIST 800 series standards and guidelines, DoW RMF, and current cybersecurity best practices.
• Has excellent communications and presentation skills as well as professional demeanor when interacting with and briefing senior military and Government civilian leadership.
• Possesses strong understanding of cyber implementation requirements in one or more of the following areas: Cloud Security, Communications Security / Encryption, Supply Chain Risk Management, Embedded Systems, Incident Response, Industrial Control Systems / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (ICS / SCADA), Operational Technology, Transmission Security, and /or Weapon Systems.
• Has an active senior-level cybersecurity certification (e.g., Certified Information Security Manager [CISM], Certified Information Systems Security Professional [CISSP], GIAC Security Leadership Certificate [GSLC], or EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer [CCISO]).

Additional Requirements (optional)

• Master’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Computer / Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics / Science, Information Technology, Math, Statistics, or other related degree field is preferred.
• Experience working in a DAF Headquarters staff environment (HQ US Air Force, HQ US Space Force, or Major Command), Pentagon staff experience is preferred.