Cyber Subject Matter Expert (SME) Operational Planner

Description

• Provide information assurance subject matter expertise for Cyberspace Defense concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Work independently to evaluate and solve complex cyber security problems quickly and completely and report findings to the Government.
• Engage and advise DISA Senior Leadership at the GS-15/O-6 level and higher.
• Actively participate in meetings with DISA and mission partner working groups.
• Support mission-critical Continuity of Operations (COOP).
• Evaluate current technologies and processes associated with DISA DCO to identify gaps.
• Provide requirements and strategies for future cybersecurity operations.
• QA/QC After Action Reports (AARs).
• Develop SOPs, TTPs, and QRGs to allow for a better, more reliable DCO process.
• Conduct and deliver weekly status updates to customer regarding key areas.
• Follow up on all taskers and due outs.

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 12+ years of applicable combined education and experience; additional related years of experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Hold DoD-8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent) to start and must obtain CSSP-A certification within 180 days of start date.
• Proficient understanding of the Cybersecurity Framework in regards to identify, protect, detect, respond and recover within the Cyber Security Service Provider construct.
• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

• Graduate of the Joint Cyberspace Operations Planning Course
• Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.
• Demonstrated experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership.
• Advanced Certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP.
• Experience in intelligence driven defense and/or cyber Kill Chain methodology.
• Foster and encourage a collaborative environment to champion a cybersecurity culture.