Cybersecurity SME
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 14, 2026.
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Zantech is looking for a talented Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the Government’s point of contact.
Serves as a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) with regards to Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems and all associated cybersecurity policies and procedures. Executes DoW/DLA cybersecurity processes to authorize information systems, maintain authorization of information systems, or serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for systems undergoing the authorization process. Possess an understanding of how security controls identified in the NIST 800-53 apply to the process ofassessing and authorizing a large organization’s IT infrastructure such as DLA, in which there is a compilation of large and small enclaves, Cloud Hosted Services, Operational Technology, AIS applications and outsourced IT processes. Determines the residual risk of an identified vulnerability (e.g., non-compliant
security control) and determines the possible ramifications on the system’s current or future authorization. Briefs senior management on the progress or results of an information system undergoing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
Requirements:
- Experience: Five (5) years of relevant C&A experience; Risk Management Framework (RMF) and
NIST C&A experience; DOD cybersecurity experience
- Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large,
complex organizations
- Investigative Requirement: Must possess a Moderate Risk, Non-Critical Sensitive, Tier 3
(T3)/NACLC/ANACI at the time of proposal submission.
- Clearence: Secret
• 8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAM Level III
Required Security Clearance:
- US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret or higher clearance, per contract requirements.
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