Markondo · 1 month ago
Information Assurance SME
US-MD-Bethesda
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
12+ years expMarkon is a premier consulting firm dedicated to advancing critical missions for the intelligence community and federal agencies. The Information Assurance SME will provide senior-level expertise in information assurance and cybersecurity, advising leadership and ensuring security requirements align with mission objectives.
Property DevelopmentReal Estate
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance across information assurance, cybersecurity, system integration, and program management to support senior decision-making
Develop and refine security assessment criteria, including metrics, measures, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities, including extensive use of Greenlight
Participate in cybersecurity governance, policy, and standards bodies, representing customer interests and best practices
Evaluate existing and emerging technologies and recommend security strategies aligned with mission requirements
Serve as a trusted SME advisor for discussions on future IT enhancements and enterprise-wide security direction
Provide senior-level briefing materials, talking points, and recommendations for leadership
Advise on integration activities across the enterprise IT portfolio
Provide informed input on future investment areas, emerging risks, and opportunities to strengthen IC cybersecurity posture
Contribute guidance on current and future IC Security Operations Centers (SoCCs)
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
Bachelor's degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience in information assurance or cybersecurity
Extensive experience performing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) using Greenlight
Demonstrated experience across core cybersecurity responsibility areas, including policy, assessment, and integration
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to produce concise, accurate, and high-quality deliverables
Strong attention to detail and a consistent record of delivering thorough, well-structured products
Preferred
Familiarity with IC cybersecurity tools and processes, including SCOR, CIRT, SCEC waivers, ICSCC reporting, Jetstream, Xacta, and Altitude
Experience developing senior-level talking points and briefings for executive leadership
Proven ability to influence enterprise-level IT and cybersecurity decisions
Experience providing guidance on IC SoCCs and enterprise security operations
Demonstrated ability to offer forward-looking, innovative recommendations for future IT and cybersecurity investments
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Company
Markondo
Markondo is a real estate company that provides property brokerage and development services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase