Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic IT services that meet mission needs for Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring a Lead Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert for an exciting opportunity.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Provides expert-level support, research, and analysis of highly complex cybersecurity problems and associated processes, serving as a technical authority for the Cybersecurity Assessment Program by offering direction, interpretation, and solution alternatives. Independently applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts while demonstrating exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Contributes to the development of new methodologies and innovative approaches, tackling unusually complex challenges with creative and effective solutions. Recommends cybersecurity software tools and supports the development of tool requirements and selection criteria, including creating product-specific STIGs based on applicable DISA SRGs. Operates under consultative direction toward long-term objectives, frequently initiating assignments, determining appropriate courses of action, and driving efforts through to completion while developing advanced technological concepts and guiding them into fully realized solutions.

*While listing is On-Site in Philadelphia, PA, the client will also accept on-site at the following locations:

• Battle Creek, MI
• Columbus, OH
• Dayton, OH
• Belvoir, VA
• New Cumberland, PA
• Ogden, UT
• Richmond, VA

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Demonstrated expertise in leading, mentoring, and providing technical direction to cybersecurity teams, ensuring all deliverables meet DoD standards and inspection-ready quality levels.
• Extensive hands-on experience preparing enterprise environments for DoD cybersecurity inspections, including CCRI, CORA, and Blue Team assessments.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, including development and documentation of STIGs, TCG configuration guides, IAVMs, Task Orders, and RMF artifacts.
• Proven ability to manage the full POA&M lifecycle, ensuring accurate tracking, remediation, and closure of identified vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
• Expert ability to interpret evolving and ambiguous DoD cybersecurity guidance to produce high-quality, compliant artifacts and system documentation (e.g., SSP, CONOPS, IRP, Contingency Plan, CMP).
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Access, Power BI, Power Platform) to generate audit-ready reports, risk analyses, and trend insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively, brief leadership, and support cybersecurity processes across IT, cloud, ICS, and OT environments.

Desired KSA

• Be a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations
• Candidate must communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customer
• Must have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision

Minimum Training, Education, and Certifications

• Ten (10) years experience in Cybersecurity
• IAT III or higher certification
• Forescout training Module/Course Completion
• ACAS training Module/Course Completion
• Tanium training Module/Course Completion
• DLA approved Computing Environment certification

Minimum Clearance

• Secret

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk and sit; communicate verbally both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking (including stairs) throughout offices and between buildings. May require use of public transportation, personal or Government vehicle to drive to local and/or remote office locations.

Additional Requirements

• Other duties as assigned

ESM provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.