Cybersecurity SME

Planned Systems International

. Support the Tactical Assault Kit/Team Awareness Kit (TAK) Product Center in cybersecurity efforts across all stages of the software development lifecycle .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity practices, including vulnerability assessments, incident response, and compliance with federal security frameworks such as NIST and FISMA. Proficient in collaborating with development teams to integrate security standards within the software development lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CompTIA Security+ CertificationCybersecurity Fundamentals KnowledgeVulnerability Assessments and Penetration TestingNIST and FISMA ComplianceThreat Intelligence and Threat Hunting

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability AssessmentIncident ResponseThreat AnalysisSecurity Policy DevelopmentLog AnalysisThreat DetectionPython ProficiencyLinux/Unix AdministrationWindows System AdministrationSIEM Platforms Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadership Experience

Tools & Technologies

FirewallsIntrusion Detection SystemsSecurity Operations Center ActivitiesCI/CD Environment Security

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+CEHCISSPCCNA Security

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity ComplianceFederal Security FrameworksDoD EnvironmentSecurity ClearanceThreat Hunting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Tactical Assault Kit/Team Awareness Kit (TAK) Product Center in cybersecurity efforts across all stages of the software development lifecycle
Collaborate with development teams and site reliability engineers to integrate security standards and best practices
Support a product-wide cybersecurity compliance roadmap for the CI/CD environment and implement it
Address real-world security challenges, incident response procedures, threat analysis, and compliance within a federal environment
Support Security Operations Center activities, including monitoring, log analysis, and threat detection
Assist in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing under supervision
Analyze security events and alerts to identify potential threats and anomalies
Support incident response activities and participate in post-incident reviews
Document findings and prepare technical reports on security assessments
Support federal compliance and security framework assessments, including NIST and FISMA
Assist in security policy development and implementation
Maintain detailed logs and documentation of security activities and findings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in computer science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience
Active T5 investigation, with the ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university (graduating within 24 months) or recent graduate
CompTIA Security+ certification (REQUIRED) or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals
Strong written and oral communication skills
Willingness to work in a federal/DoD environment with security protocols
Enrolled for a PhD in a Computer Science field (desired)
Active or previous federal/DoD security clearance (desired)
Prior internship or professional experience in cybersecurity (desired)
Knowledge of SIEM platforms, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems (desired)
Understanding of federal security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP) (desired)
Experience with threat intelligence and threat hunting (desired)
Linux/Unix and Windows system administration experience (desired)
Basic Python or other scripting language proficiency (desired)
Additional certifications (CEH, CISSP, CCNA Security, etc.) (desired)
Demonstrated leadership or team collaboration experience (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid leave
Employer-sponsored group medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Legal services
Identity theft insurance
Accident insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution match immediately vested
Professional courses
Certifications
Tuition reimbursement programs