Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (Part-Time)

Washington, DC

Part Time

Experienced

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Part-Time Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert with 8-10 years of experience required to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.

**This role is contingent upon award**

About the Role:

As a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting our federal government client, you will provide senior-level technical expertise in the evaluation of innovative technologies and research efforts addressing critical government mission needs. You will assess cybersecurity architectures, evaluate technical approaches, identify security risks, and provide recommendations that help ensure emerging solutions are secure, resilient, and aligned with federal cybersecurity standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert supporting the technical evaluation of innovative research and development efforts.

Assess cybersecurity architectures, technical approaches, and system designs for emerging technologies.

Evaluate cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies across proposed solutions.

Review security documentation for alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and best practices.

Provide recommendations related to secure system design, software assurance, cloud security, data protection, and supply chain risk management.

Assess compliance with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and other applicable guidance.

Identify cybersecurity considerations associated with artificial intelligence, software development, cloud environments, embedded systems, or other emerging technologies, as applicable.

Prepare technical assessments, briefing materials, white papers, and written recommendations for government stakeholders.

Collaborate with technical reviewers, program staff, and government stakeholders to support evaluation activities.

Maintain documentation supporting technical analyses and evaluation findings.

Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location:

You will work as part of a primarily remote team, with occasional in-person meetings at headquarters locations in Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA; or Boulder, CO.

Required Experience/Skills:

8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, information security, or a related technical discipline.

Experience performing cybersecurity assessments, technical evaluations, or security architecture reviews.

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles including secure system design, risk management, vulnerability management, and security engineering.

Experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as:

NIST RMF

NIST SP 800-53

NIST SP 800-171

CMMC

Zero Trust principles (preferred)

Experience evaluating cloud, software, AI, or emerging technology security considerations.

Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.

Ability to communicate complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance, as required.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

Experience supporting the Department of Defense or other federal civilian agencies.

Experience supporting SBIR/STTR programs or other federal R&D initiatives.

Knowledge of secure software development practices (DevSecOps).

Experience evaluating AI/ML security, cloud-native architectures, or emerging technologies.

Familiarity with supply chain risk management and software assurance.

Relevant cybersecurity certification(s), such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Security+, or comparable credentials.

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

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