Job Specifications
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Secure Configuration Management (SCM) Subject-Matter Expert / Technical Lead to join their team! This position is located in Bethesda, Maryland.
Duties
Develop, implement, and maintain agency-specific secure configuration baselines for operating systems: Windows, Linux, macOS, enterprise services, applications, and platforms including Microsoft 365 and cloud environments: AWS, GCP, Azure
Assess and interpret federal regulations, compulsory directives, and agency policies to create secure configuration standards
Create and manage technical control sets, such as baseline compliance scanning policies, and track deviations from established baselines
Configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools, and automation solutions to enforce security standards
Utilize enterprise scanning tools to validate compliance and identify remediation opportunities
Serve as technical lead, providing guidance to stakeholders on secure configuration implementation and ensuring enterprise-wide consistency
Lead collaboration forums and working groups across broad stakeholder groups, including cybersecurity and IT operations communities
Produce high-quality technical documentation, including SOPs, risk assessments, business justifications, executive summaries, and program guidance
Ensure alignment of configuration baselines with mission and business requirements
Mentor and advise technical teams on secure configuration best practices and compliance standards
Desired Skills/Experience:
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of enterprise configuration standards and compliance frameworks, including CIS Benchmarks, NIST SP 800-53 rev 5, NIST Baseline Checklist Repository, and CISA BOD 25-01 SCuBA Secure Configuration Baselines
Hands-on experience developing and implementing secure baselines for multiple operating systems and enterprise applications
Proficiency in GPO management, MDM tools, configuration automation, and baseline deviation tracking
Experience with enterprise scanning tools for compliance validation: Tenable.SC, Nessus, SCAP
Strong technical writing skills for business justifications, risk assessments, SOPs, workflows, and executive briefings.
Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative forums and working groups across broad stakeholder communities
Proven experience guiding stakeholders in secure configuration implementation and ensuring enterprise-wide consistency
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for assessing configuration gaps and recommending effective remediation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and executive audiences
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
401K offered
The approximate pay range for this position is between $95.00 and $125.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
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