Policy Cyber SME II

Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 126 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

The purpose of this position is to provide direct SME assistance to the Office of Science and Engineering, Technology Centers Division, Advanced Computing Branch, Cybersecurity Research Area in its' efforts to identify, prevent, protect, detect, and defend against intrusions to cyber-physical systems and networks.

Assists in the evaluation and development of policy and governance relating to Government use of Cybersecurity strategies and techniques.
• Provides assistance in advising Leadership on scientific concepts, potential threats and impacts of cyber-attacks.
• Critically assess and evaluate survey papers, technical reports, findings, and conclusions to identify trajectory of research.
• Assists in coordinating with experts from multiple agencies to analyze activities including malicious cyber-attacks. Provides significant technical input into policies, procedures, and technology development for countering cyber threats.
• Ability to travel domestically (up to 10% of time)
• Ability to write, prepare, and present high-quality informative technical content at speaking engagements (live and on-line)
• Provide Cyber SME assistance to Cyber related programs.

• Master's Degree or PhD 15 years of experience with a degree in Computer Science with focus in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering with focus in Cybersecurity, Computational sciences / engineering degree,
• 10 years direct applied significant hands-on experience in software/hardware and/or network development [not help-desk experience],
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certification levels (IAT/IAM/IASAE levels II or III)
• Industry certification(s):

1. a) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
2. b) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
3. c) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

• Knowledge/experience in system development methodologies and system engineering lifecycle.
• Knowledge of various Cybersecurity policies (global and domestic), strategies, framework, directives, standards, and guidelines.
• Currently possess and maintains personal competence in Cybersecurity tools, techniques, procedures, policies, and technologies.
• Ability to provide Cyber SME assistance in identifying research opportunities
• Ability to provide understanding of current and emerging Cybersecurity threats and mitigation techniques and approaches.
• Ability to provide Cyber SME assistance in identifying emerging cyber technologies.
• Ability to provide Cyber SME assistance in Budget Execution; Review of potential gaps, deficiencies and requirements for new research and development efforts; and coordination of cyber-related research and development activities within other Homeland Security Enterprise equities, other S&T Divisions, academia, and industry.
• Ability to work autonomously in identifying, solving, and reporting on Research and Development topics, as needed, for the Homeland Security Enterprise.
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Primary remote work with possible travel to conferences and meetings at DC HQ.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.