[Hiring] Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert - Lead @Horizon Industries

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert - Lead for a full-time, remote position supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

• Provides expert support, research, and analysis of exceptionally complex problems and processes relating to them.
• Serves as technical expert to the Cybersecurity Assessment Program providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives to complex problems.
• Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills.
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Contributes to the development of new principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides highly innovative and ingenious solutions.
• Recommends cybersecurity software tools and assists in the development of software tool requirements and selection criteria.
• Develops product-specific STIGs from applicable DISA SRGs.
• Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives.
• Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
• Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years IT experience.
• Ten (10) years DOD Cybersecurity experience.
• Ten (10) years of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST A&A experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading and mentoring teams, providing clear guidance, quality oversight, and technical direction.
• Proven real-world hands-on experience preparing enterprise environments for DoD cybersecurity inspections (CCRI, CORA, Blue Team assessments).
• SME level experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations.
• SME level understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements, including documenting and developing artifacts for STIGs, TCG configuration guides, IAVMs, and Task Orders.
• Exceptional ability to develop, maintain, and validate RMF artifacts and cybersecurity documentation.
• Expert ability to interpret new and evolving DoD cybersecurity documentation, templates, and compliance requirements.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting cybersecurity guidance from the ISSM/ISSO.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal oversight.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access, Power BI, and Power Platforms.
• Ability to generate clear, accurate, and audit-ready cybersecurity reports.
• Ability to generate detailed analytics and trend reports using data from vulnerability scanners, configuration tools, and security platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced in the general tenets supporting the overall DOD implementation of its authorization process.
• Knowledgeable in the cybersecurity of emerging technology areas such as Cloud, IT, ICSs, or OT infrastructures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving security issues.
• Expert experience in cybersecurity and evaluations.
• Must possess DOD Secret Clearance.

Requirements

• Required Training Certifications In: ICS300 or relevant OT or ICS Cybersecurity Certifications, ACAS, and Tanium.
• Computing Environment: DLA approved CE (D Account Access).
• Current Requirement: DOD 8570 - IAT 3.
• Future Requirement: DOD 8140.
• Primary Cyber Work Role: Cybersecurity (CS).
• Work Role: 722 - Information Systems Security Manager.
• Proficiency Level: Advanced.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability).
• A 401 (k) program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
• An Educational Assistance program.
• A Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Gym Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Time off.
• A dynamic, passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with.