{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e97a488e28e5ce82f9faec35","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e97a488e28e5ce82f9faec35","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e97a488e28e5ce82f9faec35","title":"Cybersecurity SME (Remote)","description":"Overview:\nGovCIO is currently hiring for a Cyber Security SME (Remote). This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS).\nResponsibilities:\nThe primary responsibility of the Cybersecurity SME is to support the objectives and mission of our VA Customer. The Cybersecurity SME must also manage mitigations to protect applications and networks. In compliance with the VA business needs and federal mandates, the work will include support for analysis/verification and monitoring of service performance. The Cybersecurity SME shall provide oversight for comprehensive expert cybersecurity and networking support to the CIO by:\n\ndetermining the impact of new technologies, software versions, or federal policy changes to application builds, web, networking, and maintenance;\ndetermining the impact of new technologies, software versions, or federal policy changes to based tools, virtual, and Cloud environments, in accordance with 508 compliance;\nconducting meetings, including preparing, documenting, and recording minutes;\nproviding expert analysis and documentation for various analytical efforts focused on VA Office cybersecurity processes and procedures;\nreviewing various draft documents and providing timely feedback to federal IT employees and appointed collaborative contractors for VA Office business, infrastructure, and cloud hosting providers;\ncontributing to the further development, enhancement, and implementation of VA Office information systems, cybersecurity assessments, communication plans, strategic and tactical goals, and objectives determined by the VA Office IT federal management;\nattending FISMA working group meetings as assigned by the CISO/ISSO.\nassisting in researching and compiling FISMA reporting data, artifacts, and points of contact;\nSupporting and preparing documents for submission such as:\nVA Office Cybersecurity report templates and audit metrics\nVA Office Cybersecurity monthly report\nVA Office System Security Plan\nVA Office Certification and Accreditation\nVA Office Authority to Operate (ATO) and future federally mandated initiatives\nUsing VA Office and agency approved tools, maintaining FISMA documentation, artifact inventory, and Plan of Action & Milestone (POA&M) reports and testing in DOJ required format;\npreparing FISMA reporting documents monthly, quarterly, and annually as required;\nreporting on FISMA information systems and submitting POA&M reports monthly;\nmaintaining a tracking system of all VA Office federal IT and Office Change Control Board (CCB) information and relatable security and IT project-related deliverables (regularly scheduled and ad hoc implementations);\ncontributing to the further development, enhancement, and implementation of VA Office audit responses to federal ad hoc reporting requirements;\nupdating cybersecurity project charters and project management plans monthly, quarterly, and yearly as required;\nparticipating in special projects as required\nbeing available 24/7 to respond to system outages; and security incidents;\nPreparing meeting agenda’s, minutes, and diagrams as required by VA Office CIO and ISSO; and contributing to the further development, enhancement, and implementation of VA Office and federally mandated compliance initiatives and policies such as but not limited to:\nHomeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12)\nFederal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)\nFederal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)\nNIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)\nSP 800-53 and 53A Revision 4 (Security and Privacy Controls)\nNIST SP 800-137 Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations\nNIST Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Validated Products\nFederal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)\nQualifications:\nRequired Skills and Experience:\nBachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)\nPreferred Skills and Experience:\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)\nCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH)\nCertified Authorization Professional (CAP)\nCertified Network Defense Architect (CNDA)\nCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)\nClearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (Tier 4 high risk).\nCompany Overview:\nGovCIO is a team of transformers-people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.\n\nBut we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.\n\nPosted Pay Range\n\nThe posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.\nPosted Salary Range: USD $160,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.","company":"GovCIO","rawCompany":"govcio","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-15T12:41:38.866Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"13-1199.07","title":"Security Management Specialists","slug":"security-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cybersecurity SME (Remote)","description":"Overview:\nGovCIO is currently hiring for a Cyber Security SME (Remote). This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS).\nResponsibilities:\nThe primary responsibility of the Cybersecurity SME is to support the objectives and mission of our VA Customer. The Cybersecurity SME must also manage mitigations to protect applications and networks. In compliance with the VA business needs and federal mandates, the work will include support for analysis/verification and monitoring of service performance. The Cybersecurity SME shall provide oversight for comprehensive expert cybersecurity and networking support to the CIO by:\n\ndetermining the impact of new technologies, software versions, or federal policy changes to application builds, web, networking, and maintenance;\ndetermining the impact of new technologies, software versions, or federal policy changes to based tools, virtual, and Cloud environments, in accordance with 508 compliance;\nconducting meetings, including preparing, documenting, and recording minutes;\nproviding expert analysis and documentation for various analytical efforts focused on VA Office cybersecurity processes and procedures;\nreviewing various draft documents and providing timely feedback to federal IT employees and appointed collaborative contractors for VA Office business, infrastructure, and cloud hosting providers;\ncontributing to the further development, enhancement, and implementation of VA Office information systems, cybersecurity assessments, communication plans, strategic and tactical goals, and objectives determined by the VA Office IT federal management;\nattending FISMA working group meetings as assigned by the CISO/ISSO.\nassisting in researching and compiling FISMA reporting data, artifacts, and points of contact;\nSupporting and preparing documents for submission such as:\nVA Office Cybersecurity report templates and audit metrics\nVA Office Cybersecurity monthly report\nVA Office System Security Plan\nVA Office Certification and Accreditation\nVA Office Authority to Operate (ATO) and future federally mandated initiatives\nUsing VA Office and agency approved tools, maintaining FISMA documentation, artifact inventory, and Plan of Action & Milestone (POA&M) reports and testing in DOJ required format;\npreparing FISMA reporting documents monthly, quarterly, and annually as required;\nreporting on FISMA information systems and submitting POA&M reports monthly;\nmaintaining a tracking system of all VA Office federal IT and Office Change Control Board (CCB) information and relatable security and IT project-related deliverables (regularly scheduled and ad hoc implementations);\ncontributing to the further development, enhancement, and implementation of VA Office audit responses to federal ad hoc reporting requirements;\nupdating cybersecurity project charters and project management plans monthly, quarterly, and yearly as required;\nparticipating in special projects as required\nbeing available 24/7 to respond to system outages; and security incidents;\nPreparing meeting agenda’s, minutes, and diagrams as required by VA Office CIO and ISSO; and contributing to the further development, enhancement, and implementation of VA Office and federally mandated compliance initiatives and policies such as but not limited to:\nHomeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12)\nFederal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)\nFederal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)\nNIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)\nSP 800-53 and 53A Revision 4 (Security and Privacy Controls)\nNIST SP 800-137 Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations\nNIST Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Validated Products\nFederal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)\nQualifications:\nRequired Skills and Experience:\nBachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)\nPreferred Skills and Experience:\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)\nCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH)\nCertified Authorization Professional (CAP)\nCertified Network Defense Architect (CNDA)\nCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)\nClearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (Tier 4 high risk).\nCompany Overview:\nGovCIO is a team of transformers-people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.\n\nBut we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.\n\nPosted Pay Range\n\nThe posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.\nPosted Salary Range: USD $160,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.","datePosted":"2026-08-15T12:41:38.866Z","dateModified":"2026-08-15T12:41:38.866Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"GovCIO","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocationType":"TELECOMMUTE","applicantLocationRequirements":{"@type":"Country","name":"US"},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e97a488e28e5ce82f9faec35"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e97a488e28e5ce82f9faec35"}}