Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Title: NIST - Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) (6 month Period of Performance with a possibility to extend)

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Required Clearance: N/A

Certifications: N/A

Required Education: A Bachelor's degree with a curriculum or major field of study which is closely related to the work to be performed, and/or in a computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, engineering, or a mathematics-intensive discipline. A Master's Degree may be substituted for 2 years’ experience. A PhD may be substituted for 5 years’ experience.

Required Experience: 15+ years of cybersecurity related experience

Description

PingWind is in search of a candidate with a minimum 15 years of cybersecurity related experience in one or more of the critical infrastructure sectors, and familiarity with the legal and regulatory cybersecurity frameworks associated with respective critical infrastructure sectors, especially as related to executive-level risk management, common cybersecurity practices, and cybersecurity tools and metrics. This position is NOT designed for operational cybersecurity services.

Qualifications

·         15 years of cybersecurity related experience in one or more of the critical infrastructure sectors

·         Familiarity with the legal and regulatory cybersecurity frameworks associated with respective critical infrastructure sectors

·         Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

·         Knowledge of the NIST Privacy Framework

·         Familiarity and knowledge of the Data Governance and Management Profile at NIST with respects to the NIST Frameworks

·         Knowledge of the Privacy Workforce Taxonomy

Responsibilities

·         Applies subject matter expertise to high-level analysis, and guidance development for some of the nation's top cybersecurity challenges

·         Applies high-level facilitation skills within large groups in order to derive stakeholder cybersecurity imperatives

·         Support the prioritization of sometimes competing cybersecurity imperatives.

·         Ability to work in a team environment of Subject Matter Experts on the adjudication of framework comments

·         Use your expertise and experience in providing rationale to the NIST for framework updates

·         Technical writing skills to update and provide assistance with updates to NIST Frameworks

·         Provide expert analysis of comments for updates to NIST Frameworks

Desired Qualifications

·         Familiarity with the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST)

·         Familiarity with NIST Frameworks

Additional Experience

·         A Master's Degree may be substituted for 2 years’ experience

·         A PhD may be substituted for 5 years’ experience

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.