IT/Cyber SME

Description

Summary:

The IT/Cyber Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) in developing policy, governance, processes, and oversight of cybersecurity requirements and responsibilities. This role involves providing comprehensive cybersecurity support, developing future security requirements, and ensuring compliance with federal laws, OMB, and DoD directives.

Founded in 2002, Flatter, Inc. is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 registered company, we follow our motto, “Excellence is our Baseline,” every day to meet our clients' needs and ensure mission success. Our core capabilities include: Program Management, Administrative Support and Executive Assistance, Finance and Acquisition Support; Mission Advisory Support, Process Re-Engineering, Mission Analytics, Leadership Coaching, Coach Training, and Culture Development.

Key Responsibilities

Policy and Governance Support:

• Provide information access services to support the development of policy, governance, processes, and oversight of cybersecurity requirements and responsibilities.
• Ensure the DAF is compliant with federal laws, OMB, and DoD directives.
  
  

Cybersecurity Support

• Provide support on all aspects of cybersecurity to the DAF Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and other personnel within and outside the Cybersecurity Division.
• Support the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements.
  
  

Future Security Requirements

• Develop future security requirements for DAF networks and systems, as well as MAJCOM/FLDCOM and theater-unique requirements.
  
  

Review And Evaluation

• Review new methods, procedures, techniques, and approaches to ensure proper security criteria, guidance, and methodology are applied to information systems and security devices being developed and acquired by the DoD and Defense Agencies.
  
  

Facilitation And Summarization

• Set up, prepare, facilitate, and provide summaries for action officer, executive, and Congressional level hearings, boards, and related activities.
  
  

Section 508 Program Support

• Support the Section 508 program office through various actions, including writing and publishing policy and procedures, compliance oversight, testing and validation, managing the complaints process, training and education, procurement, policy exceptions, remediation, and required reporting.
  
  

Proficiency In Electronic Content Testing

• Manage and train on electronic content testing (documents, web content, online training, etc.).
  
  

Web Accessibility And Trusted Tester Training

• Be proficient in web accessibility and trusted tester training and certification.
  
  

Security Clearance: Active and Current Secret security clearance

Skills And Competencies

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Work Location: Hybrid, On-site location (Pentagon; Washington, DC)

Workdays: Monday – Friday

Work hours: Core hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Travel: As needed to support the mission.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in information security or a related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and frameworks.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with Section 508 compliance and web accessibility.
• Familiarity with military or government operations.