ECS is seeking a Cybersecurity SME - Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation to work in our Portland, OR office.
The Cybersecurity SME for Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) provides subject matter expertise in support of a federal energy sector cybersecurity program. This role ensures successful deployment, reporting, and alignment of CDM capabilities across the enterprise, while directly liaising with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) CDM team and other federal stakeholders. This is a hybrid position requiring 25-50% on-site support.
Core Capabilities- Provide expertise in aligning solutions with current and emerging CDM architecture including asset management, identity and access management, network protection, and data security
- Liaise with DHS and agency stakeholders to ensure alignment with CDM requirements
- Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-137, ISCM, CDM)
- Support dashboard development, data quality assurance, and metrics reporting in alignment with CDM reporting requirements
- Provide leadership to technical teams in the deployment, configuration, and integration of CDM tools
- Develop and maintain CDM processes, procedures, and supporting documentation
- Conduct training and knowledge transfer on CDM capabilities
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” clearance
- In-depth knowledge of CDM mission, architecture, and reporting requirements
- Experience with CDM tools and integrations (e.g., Archer, Splunk, Elasticsearch, Tenable, GRC platforms)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of NIST RMF and ISCM frameworks
- Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills
- 10+ years preferred with progressive responsibility in large-scale programs
- 7+ years of cybersecurity experience in federal environments
- 3+ years directly supporting CDM or similar federal cybersecurity initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries.
ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies.
Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
