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# Cybersecurity SME

- **Company:** Akima
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Systems, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Forensics, Reverse Engineering, Scientific Computating, Technical Data Management Systems, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9150584/cybersecurity-sme

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree or four (4) years of equivalent professional experience.

 * 8-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber operations, cyber risk analysis, modeling and simulation, or related technical fields.

 * Demonstrated expertise in one or more specialized cybersecurity domains (risk analysis, forensics, reverse engineering, cyber hunt, etc.).

 * Advanced proficiency in technical disciplines such as mathematics, statistical analysis, operational modeling, engineering methods, or scientific computing.

 * Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53.

 * Proven ability to solve highly complex problems, interpret technical data, and develop actionable security recommendations.

 * Demonstrated experience contributing to cybersecurity strategy, policy, or program development.

 * Strong written communication skills, especially in preparation of technical reports, assessment documentation, and strategic papers.
 * Ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance

## Description

Assessment & Authorization-Aligned Duties

 * Conduct comprehensive assessments of security and privacy controls to determine their effectiveness, including correct implementation, operational behavior, and alignment with DOE security and privacy requirements.
 * Provide expert analysis on deficiencies identified during control assessments, determining severity, mission impact, and appropriate remediation strategies.
 * Prepare detailed assessment reports outlining findings, risk evaluations, and recommendations, and present results to Team Leaders and senior stakeholders.
 * Reassess remediated controls to validate that corrective actions are effective and sustainably implemented.
 * Evaluate system-specific and inherited controls as part of DOE's continuous monitoring strategy.
 * Contribute expert insight into performance metrics, deliverables, and enterprise-level cybersecurity improvement initiatives.

Advanced SME Duties

 * Analyze complex operational interactions across military, governmental, or business systems to provide a quantitative and rational basis for cybersecurity-related decision-making and resource allocation.
 * Utilize advanced modeling, simulation, statistical analysis, engineering techniques, and operational mathematics to develop sophisticated solutions for cybersecurity and information assurance challenges.
 * Support requirements development, conceptualization, design, testing, verification/validation, documentation, and implementation of modeling and simulation-based decision-support systems.
 * Serve as a recognized expert in specialized domains such as:
 + Cyber Risk Analysis
 + Cyber Forensics
 + Reverse Engineering
 + Cyber Hunt Operations
 * Provide high-level technical expertise in all aspects of cybersecurity, information assurance, and cyber operations.
 * Identify, analyze, and resolve complex cybersecurity issues spanning multiple domains and operational environments.
 * Assist senior OCIO staff in shaping enterprise cyber strategy, informing policy development, and contributing to strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
 * Provide expert input to white papers, position papers, and documentation supporting DOE cyber policy, priorities, and modernization efforts.