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Cybersecurity SME

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesWashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaUnited StatesNorth AmericaMay 12, 2024

WWC Global is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Cybersecurity to support a DHS customer.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Providing research, risk management, and cyber-physical security analytic support services to the government in an effort to reducing risks posed by small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) to critical infrastructure
  • Supporting the development of UAS incident reporting criteria, establishing and maintaining a critical infrastructure UAS incident repository and conducting local, regional, sector and national-level incident trend analysis. The Contract shall also develop pre-incident indicators and/or industry alerts based on analysis findings
  • Developing guidance and conducting training to enhance SLTT and critical infrastructure capacity to manage UAS cybersecurity and physical risk. Guidance and training will include, but is not limited to, use of detection-only and C-UAS technology, requesting FAA flight restrictions, employment of non-technical C-UAS methods, identification of suspicious and pre-operational UAS activity, implementing render safe and chain of custody guidance, reporting UAS incidents, understanding and applying legal and regulatory UAS information, and mitigating UAS enabled cyber-attacks on connected systems.
  • Developing guidance and conducting training on developing and maintaining cyber-secure UAS fleets and C-UAS capabilities.
  • Advising on the development and application of sUAS vulnerability assessments and UAS cyber and physical risk analysis for critical infrastructure.
  • Developing a process to collect and report meaningful feedback to inform future iterations or assessment tools and resources.
  • Developing and implementing processes to identify capability requirements, gaps, priorities, and solutions for UAS cybersecurity and C-UAS capabilities.

Contingent on contract award.

Work Environment:

  • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
  • Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

  • 0-20% / Occasional travel.

WWC Global, a Pequot company, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

At WWC Global, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of diverse professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. WWC Global is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

WWC Global will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to WWC Global HR at [email protected].

WWC Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

WWC Global's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with WWC Global HR at [email protected].

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

  • Master's degree.
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
  • 10+ years of relevant, professional experience including all of the following:
    • Direct experience identifying and managing UAS Cybersecurity and physical risk.
    • Direct experience developing and implementing recommendations for mitigating UAS enabled cyber-attacks.
    • Ability to develop and conduct training relevant to maintaining cyber-securt UAS fleets and C-UAS capabilities.
  • Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
  • EO 14042, the vaccine mandate for federal contractors, is enjoined and not currently being enforced. Should enforcement resume, applicants must understand and agree to comply with the order and related guidance.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WWC Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current, active DHS Suitability.
  • Strong understanding of DHS policies.
  • Previous experience working within DHS.

Benefits

WWC Global offers a competitive benefits plan including:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance

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