Security Subject Matter Expert, SME

. Architect, implement, and operate Zero Trust, RMF-aligned security solutions .

Posted 4/10/2026full-timeHome Office • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $165,750 - $224,250 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCyber Security

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, implement, and operate Zero Trust, RMF-aligned security solutions
Own the end-to-end security operating model
Embed controls in automation and policy-as-code
Drive continuous compliance with authoritative evidence from VA systems
Lead joint “swarm” response during incidents
Convert compliance into a running capability rather than a paperwork cycle
Publish trend lines that connect security investments to fewer outages, cleaner audits, and lower total cost of ownership

What you’ll need

10+ years in enterprise cybersecurity engineering/operations with direct ownership of hybrid (data center + AWS/Azure) environments
3+ years in regulated or federal programs (VA/DoD/DHS/HHS or equivalent)
Demonstrated delivery of Zero Trust architectures (per NIST SP 800-207/TIC 3.0)
RMF/ATO sustainment (SP 800-53 Rev 5/53B baselines)
Continuous monitoring at scale
Hands-on leadership standing up SIEM/SOAR, EDR, vulnerability management, identity platforms (SSO/PIV/FIDO, PAM/JIT)
Audited disaster recovery programs (SP 800-184)
Proven record improving outcomes: higher control pass, reduced critical vuln aging, faster MTTR, successful external assessments, and repeatable ATO renewals
Experience operating within multi-vendor/SIAM models with cross-vendor OLAs and shared KPIs

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Zero Trust architectureRMFcontinuous monitoringSIEMSOAREDRvulnerability managementidentity platformsdisaster recoverycompliance

Soft Skills

leadershipincident responsecollaborationproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

NIST SP 800-207NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5NIST SP 800-184