MBL · 2 months ago
Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Technical Lead / Subject-Matter Expert (SME)
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMBL Technologies, Inc. offers a diverse set of management and technology consulting services to Federal government and commercial markets. The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Technical Lead will provide technical leadership and program management oversight for the implementation, integration, and sustainment of the federal CDM program’s capabilities to protect critical government assets.
AdviceProject ManagementProperty ManagementReal Estate
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead and subject-matter expert for the implementation, integration, and optimization of CDM tools and technologies across enterprise environments
Manage and maintain tools from the CDM Program’s Approved Products List (APL) within the Hardware Asset Management (HWAM), Software Asset Management (SWAM), and Vulnerability Management (VUL) categories
Lead efforts to collect, normalize, and integrate CDM data into enterprise dashboards and Elastic Stack environments for visibility and decision support
Support the design, configuration, and deployment of CDM solutions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal cybersecurity and data quality standards
Work collaboratively with security operations, infrastructure, and compliance teams to ensure end-to-end data visibility across network, endpoint, and cloud environments
Implement and maintain data pipelines that connect enterprise tools with CDM dashboards, ensuring efficient data ingestion, transformation, and visualization
Conduct data correlation and validation to support the identification of asset inventories, vulnerabilities, and configuration deviations
Provide technical guidance and hands-on engineering support for integrating CDM tools with SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, and asset discovery platforms
Perform technical troubleshooting, performance optimization, and version control management for CDM systems
Ensure solutions align with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-137, and OMB M-21-31
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure interoperability between CDM capabilities and agency cybersecurity initiatives, such as risk management, patch management, and Zero Trust implementation
Maintain documentation, including engineering diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system configuration guides
Provide training and mentorship to technical teams on CDM tool usage, data interpretation, and continuous monitoring processes
Communicate technical findings, data trends, and remediation recommendations to both technical staff and senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years of experience utilizing tools from the CDM Program's Approved Products List (APL) in the Hardware Asset Management (HWAM), Software Asset Management (SWAM), and Vulnerability Management (VUL) categories
Proven experience working with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for CDM data integration and visualization
Demonstrated experience working with the CDM Dashboard, including configuration, data ingestion, and reporting
Strong background in network security, including configuration management, network monitoring, and vulnerability identification
Hands-on experience integrating and managing federal cybersecurity tools, dashboards, or continuous monitoring solutions
Deep knowledge of data collection, correlation, and normalization techniques within CDM environments
Proficiency with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-137, and OMB M-21-31
Experience integrating CDM data with SIEMs and analytics platforms such as Splunk, Cribl, or QRadar
Strong understanding of cyber asset inventory, configuration management, and vulnerability remediation processes
Familiarity with data governance principles, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and availability for continuous monitoring
Strong ability to lead technical teams, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and manage complex integrations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for explaining technical concepts and presenting findings to non-technical and executive audiences
Proven ability to collaborate with federal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams in high-impact cybersecurity environments
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is required
Current government security clearance: Public Trust
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)
Master's degree in information security, Information Systems, or Engineering
Additional certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Elastic Certified Engineer, or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
Experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) integration into CDM capabilities
Familiarity with data orchestration and automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
STD
Accident
Life
Hospital Insurance
FSA
HSA
401K match
Professional development stipend
Incentive plans with corporate and individual-based performance bonuses
PTO
Remote work
Health and wellness programs
Employee discounts
Learning and development reimbursement
Company
MBL
MBL is areal estate company that specializes in design, property, and project management, valuation, and advisory services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase