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Cybersecurity SME Lead

United States, Fort Belvoir · Job Posted May 03, 2026
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Job Description

The Cybersecurity SME-Lead serves as the technical lead for all cybersecurity activities in support of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Vulnerability Management program. The SME provides expert-level support in research, analysis, assessment, documentation, and incident response, ensuring all operations comply with DoD requirements, federal regulations, and agency policies. This role directs solutions for highly complex problems, develops new cyber methodologies, and mentors the engineering team.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead cybersecurity assessment, authorization, and vulnerability management for large, enterprise DLA networks and systems (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, Operational Technology)
  • Advise and design solutions that adhere to Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, and DoD requirements
  • Prepare and review advanced technical documentation, assessments, audits, POA&Ms, and lessons learned
  • Develop scripts, automation tools, and reports for vulnerability management at scale
  • Support DLA cybersecurity inspections and maintain inspection readiness
  • Mentor engineers/analysts and enforce best practices
  • Serve as primary interface with DLA leadership, project managers, and assessment teams
  • Report on compliance, risk, and vulnerability trends
  • Represent contractor in meetings and facilitate knowledge transfer

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related field (or 4 additional years’ experience)
  • Ten (10) years IT experience, including ten (10) years DoD cybersecurity and RMF/NIST A&A experience
  • Leadership experience in federal/DoD cyber teams
  • Hands-on expertise with vulnerability remediation, patch automation (PowerShell, Python)
  • Mastery of DISA STIGs, TCG guides, IAVMs, and all DoD cyber documentation
  • Strong experience with security architecture, segmentation, and zero trust
  • Certifications required: ICS300/OT/ICS cyber
  • Training module or course for: ACAS/Forescout
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance and eligible for IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive (Tier 3)
  • Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Platform
  • Excellent communication and executive briefing skills

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