Security Subject Matter Expert (sme)

GDIT

Austin, TX, USA
Base: $165,750 - $224,250; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
Zero trust architecture implementation
Hybrid cloud and data center security
Rmf and nist sp 800-53 compliance
The role serves as the program's security lead responsible for architecting and operating a Zero Trust environment across hybrid on-premises and multi-cloud systems

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the program's security lead responsible for architecting and operating a Zero Trust environment across hybrid on-premises and multi-cloud systems.
  • Candidates must convert compliance into automated capabilities to reduce toil while ensuring audit readiness and meeting CISA KEV targets.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $165,750 - $224,250 along with full-flex work weeks and comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

The role serves as the program's security lead responsible for architecting and operating a Zero Trust environment across hybrid on-premises and multi-cloud systems.

Salary

Base: $165,750 - $224,250; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401(k) match, health plans, paid vacation, holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Zero Trust architecture implementation
  • Hybrid cloud and data center security
  • RMF and NIST SP 800-53 compliance
  • Identity Access Management (IAM) leadership
  • SIEM/SOAR and EDR operations
  • Vulnerability management and patch orchestration
  • Supply chain integrity and SBOM

Nice-to-have

  • Executive risk communication skills
  • Cross-vendor SIAM model experience
  • Incident response swarm leadership
  • Automation-first control design mindset
  • Policy-as-code pipeline integration

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in enterprise cybersecurity engineering
  • 3+ years in regulated federal programs
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • US Citizenship not required but Public Trust MBI (T2) needed
  • Experience with VA/DoD/DHS/HHS environments

Work Rights

Public Trust MBI (T2) clearance required

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