Subject Matter Expert (SME) Cybersecurity with Security Clearance

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Cybersecurity  📍 Bethesda, MD | McLean, VA | Chantilly, VA 📌 Full-Time | On-site | Position Contingent Upon Award Join a mission that matters. We're seeking a skilled Cyber Defense Subject Matter Expert to support critical government and intelligence initiatives by providing technical and operational expertise to strengthen cyber defense capabilities. This role focuses on incident handling, reporting, situational awareness, and the automation of manual processes across the cyber defense program. If you excel at improving security operations, enhancing cyber response effectiveness, and thrive in a fast paced, detail oriented, and mission driven environment, this opportunity is for you. Position Overview:  Provides technical and operational expertise to improve Cyber Defense capabilities including incident handling, reporting, situational awareness, and automation of manual processes across the cyber defense program. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Concentrate on overall technical and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities. * Provide recommendations on continuous improvement of processes and architecture supporting Cyber Defense operations including analysis, incident handling and reporting products, and the reporting lifecycle. * Provide effective incident response capabilities and usable reports addressing overall situational awareness. * Maximize the use of tools to correlate information and synthesize data into actionable events. * Identify and apply an agile approach to automation of manual or inefficient processes across the cyber defense program. REQUIREMENTS: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required, including additional security screenings Education and Experience Requirements Candidates must meet the following minimum education and relevant experience combinations by level: Entry Level: * HS/GED + 6 years experience * Associate's + 4 years experience * Bachelor's + 2 years experience * Master's degree (experience may be substituted as appropriate) Journeyman Level: * HS/GED + 8 years experience * Associate's + 6 years experience * Bachelor's + 4 years experience * Master's + 2 years experience Senior Level: * HS/GED + 10 years experience * Associate's + 8 years experience * Bachelor's + 6 years experience * Master's + 4 years experience * PhD + 2 years experience Expert / Master Level: * HS/GED + 12 years experience * Associate's + 10 years experience * Bachelor's + 8 years experience * Master's + 6 years experience * PhD + 4 years experience Join a mission-driven team advancing government communication capabilities and operational readiness. Apply today and become part of Synertex LLC's legacy of innovation, leadership, and excellence.