Cyber Advisor - X8 LLC

Job Description
X8 is looking for a cleared Cyber Security Advisor to analyze USCYBERCOM/J2 functional requirements, define problems and develop plans to support complex systems related to information systems architecture, networking; telecommunications, automation, communications protocols, risk management/electronic analysis, software, lifecycle management, software development methodologies, and modeling and simulation. This position is on-site in Columbia, MD.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide technical advisory support to USCYBERCOM/J2 Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Big Data, and Data Architecture programs, driving innovative solutions.

• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Make recommendations and advise on organization-wide system improvements, optimization or maintenance efforts in the following specialties: information systems architecture; networking; telecommunications; automation; communications protocols; risk management/electronic analysis; software; software development methodologies; and modeling and simulation.

• Review, assess and provide constructive recommendations on cyber/intelligence capability gaps, requirements, and tradecraft.

• Provide studies and recommendations on intelligence support to offensive cyber operations (OCO), defensive cyber operations (DCO), and cyber security.

• 4 years relevant experience in cyber security and cyber operations.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar cybersecurity certification is desired.

• Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), ACAS (Security scanning software), vCenter, WSUS (Windows Server Update Service), and/or STIGs/IAVA.

• Prior experience working in the J2 is highly desired

• BS and/or MS Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or relevant STEM field.

• Cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and or Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GISCP).

• Current and Active Top Secret SCI w/ CI Polygraph

• Pay Range: $150,000 – $180,000 (depending on experience, education)

• Up to 5% annual salary retention bonus

• Up to $5,000 continuing education reimbursement

• Benefits: 100% medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance

• Time Off: 24 Days PTO and 13 holidays

• 401K: up to 10% 401(k) contribution