Cyber Security SME

LTS is seeking an experienced Cyber Security SME with FISMA expertise to support the program with the Department of Commerce. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and other relevant federal cybersecurity regulations. The SME will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to design, implement, and continuously improve cybersecurity processes, risk management strategies, and IT security frameworks. This position is essential in maintaining the department's adherence to cybersecurity standards while mitigating risk and ensuring the protection of sensitive information. This position is on-site in Washington D.C

LTS provides trusted consulting, and solutions in an increasingly complex and growing world. Our deep expertise in technology and analytics helps us serve a broad constituency of clients that range from cabinet-level departments of the U.S. Government to the largest Federal IT contractors in the world.

LTS is a leading information technology (IT) provider for mission critical systems leveraging the latest technologies to deliver cutting edge solutions from small mobile applications to large, complex enterprise applications. Our professionals specialize in multiple disciplines including program management, system integration, system design, system development, cybersecurity, infrastructure and data analytics.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter technical knowledge and analysis to support functional technical areas of a project specifically in the area of FISMA (data collection, analysis, Cyberscope entry, presenting results, etc.).
• Apply principles, methods and knowledge of the functional area to specific task requirements to develop solutions to complex problems and is responsible for planning, developing, finalizing, and reviewing key deliverables in DOC cybersecurity programs.
• Must have a strong understanding of standards and requirements outlined by FISMA, NIST, OMB and others are required.
• Actively engage in identifying unique system characteristics, interviewing key organizational personnel (technical, administrative, and executive), working with OCRM to compose requisite documentation (security categorizations, risk assessments, contingency plans, security test & evaluation reports, vulnerability assessment reports, etc.), and mapping complex technical requirements, functionality, and capabilities to prescribed security controls, policies, and practices.
• Analyze data collected from open source, high-side, data calls and other sources to articulate results in both detailed and high-level formats for a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on FISMA compliance, risk management, and federal cybersecurity regulations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity tools, such as eMASS, ACAS, STIG Viewer, and others.
• Project management experience for individual and team projects, with the ability to track detailed tasks and ensure timely delivery.
• Thorough understanding of the Federal Information Security Management (Modernization) Act (FISMA) and its requirements to ensure compliance with annual FISMA deliverables and reporting.
• Thorough understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and governance.
• Ability to analyze and report organizational security posture trends.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately in a dynamic and fluid environment.
• Experience in Cybersecurity, with position level based on experience in the technical area.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent cybersecurity certification is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise reports and messages to all levels of management.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, with a strong capacity to work independently with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design effective solutions for complex challenges.