Subject Matter Expert (STE), Level 3 (FORECASTED)
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Job Location:
Fort Meade, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What You Will Do:
At Independent Software we understand that mission success depends on strategic cybersecurity expertise. As a Subject Matter Expert (STE) Level 3 you will serve as a trusted technical advisor delivering high-impact recommendations and specialized security solutions to secure complex IT systems and infrastructures. Youll play a pivotal role in implementing enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives aligning risk-driven security practices with broader mission and compliance requirements.
This position gives you the opportunity to engage in enterprise-level security architecture conduct threat analysis and guide technical teams on advanced security strategies. Youll work at the intersection of policy engineering and risk management to ensure that critical systems and data remain secure.
At Independent Software we foster an environment where top-tier professionals can thrive. We support innovation technical growth and collaboration in service of national security. Join us and help shape secure and resilient systems for the future.
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Key Responsibilities:
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
At Independent Software we understand that mission success depends on strategic cybersecurity expertise. As a Subject Matter Expert (STE) Level 3 you will serve as a trusted technical advisor delivering high-impact recommendations and specialized security solutions to secure complex IT systems and infrastructures. Youll play a pivotal role in implementing enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives aligning risk-driven security practices with broader mission and compliance requirements.
This position gives you the opportunity to engage in enterprise-level security architecture conduct threat analysis and guide technical teams on advanced security strategies. Youll work at the intersection of policy engineering and risk management to ensure that critical systems and data remain secure.
At Independent Software we foster an environment where top-tier professionals can thrive. We support innovation technical growth and collaboration in service of national security. Join us and help shape secure and resilient systems for the future.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained across information systems (IS)
- Provide cybersecurity engineering guidance and best practices for enterprise systems and programs
- Analyze evaluate and recommend improvements to IT security architectures and controls
- Support fact-finding and analytical assessments related to insider threat identification
- Develop hypotheses derive conclusions and produce clear and actionable reports
- Deliver tailored technical guidance on a range of cybersecurity and IT domains
- Lead or contribute to large complex cybersecurity projects and enterprise initiatives
- Deliver project outcomes that meet or exceed expectations
- Participate in development and optimization of System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Align cybersecurity strategy with organizational security initiatives and compliance frameworks
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity engineering risk analysis and compliance in secure environments
- Demonstrated ability to assess operational security posture and recommend improvements
- Experience working across large programs and interacting with cross-functional technical teams
- Excellent analytical communication and documentation skills
- Experience developing security documentation including SSPs and technical guidance
- Twelve (12) years of experience in system security or a related technical customer-facing role
- Two (2) years of technical project leadership experience
- Masters degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Computer Forensics or a related technical field
- In lieu of a Masters degree a Bachelors degree in a similar field plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted
- Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriatePolygraph tobe considered for this role
**This position is contingent on contract award**
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Databases
- System Design
- Cybersecurity
- System Architecture
- Intelligence Experience
- Military Experience
- Requirements Gathering
- Joint Operations
- Curriculum Development
- DoD Experience
- FISMA
- Ant
About Company
Independent Software: Home of efficient and effective information technology services.
