Cyber Security Expert III (A)

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Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).
SimIS is currently recruiting for the below listed position and this position is contingent upon award. 
Job Description:
The ideal candidate (will be expected to perform) represents a critical senior-level role responsible for architecting and maintaining robust cybersecurity solutions across both contractor and government operations, managing complex security initiatives. This position requires an experienced cybersecurity professional who will lead threat hunting operations, develop comprehensive security frameworks, and serve as the primary technical authority for all cybersecurity matters while collaborating closely with various engineering teams and government stakeholders. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced security controls, conducting sophisticated penetration testing, leading incident response activities, and providing strategic direction for security operations center (SOC) activities. This role demands an individual who can effectively balance hands-on technical leadership with program-level security governance, including developing security policies, maintaining compliance with DoD security requirements, and mentoring junior security personnel. The position requires someone who can translate complex technical concepts for executive stakeholders while maintaining deep expertise in emerging threats, cutting-edge security technologies, and evolving compliance frameworks, all while working within a classified environment that demands the highest levels of discretion and security awareness.
The candidate performs the following specific assignments:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cyber security
• Support the PM and provide direction for complex technical programs
• Leads cyber security initiatives and provides technical direction
• Develops security architecture and frameworks
• CISSP, IAT Level I certification required
• Conducts security assessments and audits
• Develops security policies and procedures
• Manages incident response and recovery

Advanced proficiency in:

• Developing security policies aligned with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and CMMC frameworks, maintaining compliance with DoD security requirements, and mentoring junior security personnel in the use of tools like Wireshark, TCPDump, and various IDS/IPS systems.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science
• At least Ten (10) years of post-college full-time experience with at least 8 years managing complex technical programs
• Ten (10) years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering
• Ten (10) years of technical and program management experience in the operation, maintenance, design, or testing of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and equipment
• Technical and program management experience in the operation, maintenance, design, or testing of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and equipment
• CISSP, IAT Level I certification required
• Motivated to independently achieve results
• Active clearance (SECRET/ Top Secret preferred)

Experience Desired:

• A Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability (at no cost to you) and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer