Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)

About the position

The Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) will play a crucial role in enhancing the organization's security posture by leveraging expert knowledge in network security architectures, trusted operating systems, and advanced cryptography. This position requires a professional with extensive experience in cyber operations, risk assessments, and forensic investigations to effectively mitigate cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and comprehend complex network security architectures to identify vulnerabilities and recommend security enhancements.
• Demonstrate expertise in understanding and implementing trusted and secure operating systems, as well as security kernels.
• Provide an in-depth, expert-level understanding of the OSI layer model to ensure robust network security strategies.
• Utilize expert-level knowledge of cryptography and PKI to safeguard sensitive information across the organization.
• Conduct thorough computer and network forensic investigations to trace the source of cyber threats and mitigate potential risks.
• Engage in real-world defensive cyber operations to proactively strengthen the organization's cyber defense mechanisms.
• Perform technical and operational risk assessments, offering strategic solutions to mitigate identified risks.
• Utilize knowledge of reverse engineering to analyze malware and other malicious code, contributing to the development of countermeasures and threat prevention strategies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on network security, secure operating systems, and security models.
• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with the OSI model and a clear understanding of each layer's functions and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of encryption algorithms, cryptographic protocols, and PKI.
• Extensive experience in computer and network forensics, including the use of leading forensic software and methodologies.
• Proven capability in conducting and defending against cyber operations, with a strategic understanding of the cyber threat landscape.
• Expertise in conducting risk assessments and familiarity with risk management frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or similar.
• Proficiency in reverse engineering tools and techniques, with the ability to dissect and analyze malware.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or OSCP are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible work weeks
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Business travel and accident insurance