DescriptionMaritime Cybersecurity SME
This position requires U. S. Citizenship and an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered.
We are seeking a Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Maritime Administration (MARAD) within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The SME will play a critical roleserving as an authoritative resource relative to maritime cybersecurity policy development compliance and cybersecurity program enhancement. This position requires close collaboration with MARAD interagency partners and the maritime industry to strengthen cybersecurity initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Maritime Cybersecurity SME: $140000 $150000
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical Dental Vision 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Maritime Cybersecurity SME Responsibilities Include:
- Provide expert guidance on maritime cybersecurity policies compliance and risk management.
- Plan implement operate monitor report and develop policies on all facets of IT and OT cybersecurity in support of the MARAD Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift and Office of Maritime Security while seeking assistance from and informing the MARAD CIOs office.
- Support IT/OT cybersecurity for MARADs National Security MultiMission Vessel (NSMV) and Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Recapitalization programs.
- Support security assessments and other audits requests Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasks in alignment with NIST SP 80037 DOT policies andthe DOD Risk Management Framework.
- Oversee cybersecurity control implementations for MARADs ship operations Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) to achieve and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Work closely with MARADs Office of Ship Operations to help ensure that MARADs government owned vessels and shore support establishment are prepared for continuous operations in support of the Department of Defense the Department of Homeland Security and other Government Departments Agencies and organizations.
- Act as a SME and coordinator between MARADs NSMV Program Office their Vessel Construction Manager (e.g. security vendor) State Maritime Academies (SMA) and the MARAD ISSM in support of acquiring and maintaining an ATO.
- Develop and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for security control deficiencies.
- Prepare and maintain contingency planning privacy compliance documents and perform privacy risk mitigations.
- Assist in security incident response risk mitigation and compliance reporting.
- Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Maritime Cybersecurity SME Experience Education Skills Abilities requested:
- 10 years of experience in cybersecurity with expertise in maritime/vessel cybersecurity IT/OT security and federal cybersecurity policies.
- Strong knowledge of NIST RMF NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) FISMA and U.S. Coast Guard and International Maritime Organization cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience with Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) and Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM).
- Proven ability to lead cybersecurity assessments compliance audits and risk management activities.
- Understanding of the principles methods and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a product fulfills functional requirements and standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Power BI Tableau and SharePoint.
- Certifications:
- Required: CISSP or CISM
- Preferred: CompTIA Network Security Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) CEH
- Must pass preemployment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Company Information:
Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future solving complex challenges and serving the governments mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion visit cherokeefederal.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
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Keywords:
- Maritime Cybersecurity
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Information Assurance
- Continuous Monitoring (ISCM)
- Cybersecurity Policy
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