IA SME (Information Assurance Subject Matter Expert)
IA SME (Information Assurance Subject Matter Expert)
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Job Description
Summit Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly qualified Information Assurance Subject Matter Expert (IA SME) to serve as Key Personnel supporting a federal program. The IA SME will provide expert guidance on all matters related to information assurance ensuring compliance with federal security requirements and alignment with program objectives. This position plays a critical role in supporting the Program Manager (PM) serving as the backup to the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and ensuring IA policies and practices are consistently applied across the program. This position will be an on-site role at the designated primary location five (5) days a week unless otherwise agreed upon by the Government. You must have a DoD Top Secret Clearance. This is for a proposal that is in its early stages and this contract has not been awarded yet.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to the Program Manager (PM) on all security-related matters.
- Maintain a separate reporting chain from the operations team to ensure independence and integrity of IA activities.
- Coordinate IA activities internally within the contractor team and externally with other team members and Government stakeholders.
- Act as backup to the ISSO maintaining the same level of access and responsibilities and provide full coverage during ISSO absences.
- Assume all ISSO duties and responsibilities in the event of resignation until a replacement is designated and approved by the GSA PM.
- Oversee and support the transition of a new ISSO ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity of IA responsibilities.
- Provide technical and policy guidance to ensure security compliance for all program systems and deliverables.
Required Qualifications
- 10 years of experience providing Information Assurance support for full lifecycle IT projects of similar scope scale and technologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in IA policy accreditation risk management and compliance in a federal contracting environment.
- Strong coordination communication and leadership skills with proven ability to interface effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience serving in ISSO/IA roles in support of Federal programs is highly desirable.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity Computer Science or related discipline.
- In lieu of a degree an additional 5 years of IA accreditation and support experience may be substituted.
- Current CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) or equivalent ANSI-accredited certification.
Clearance Requirements
- Must have a DoD Top Secret Clearance as required by the contract.
If you feel you are qualified and want to be considered for this position please supply the following to: and please put the job number 6853 in the subject line:
- Updated resume including MM/YYYY for each employer.
- Best times/dates to interview (plus phone # you can best be contacted at).
- Availability to start once given formal offers.
Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Employment Type
Full Time
