Network and Cybersecurity SME (Remote)

ECS is seeking an experienced Network and Cybersecurity SME to provide crucial infrastructure support for the NIH NIAID Enabling and Advancing Technologies (NEAT) contract. This fully remote position will focus on the implementation and operation of network and cybersecurity initiatives, adapting to evolving business strategies, policies, and regulatory changes within the NIAID and NIH ecosystem.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract win.

About the Role

The Network and Cybersecurity SME will deliver specialized technical knowledge and analysis for complex applications and operational environments. This role involves high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and providing implementation advice for moderately complex challenges that require subject matter expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments.
• Perform high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation advice on moderately complex problems.
• Apply principles, methods, and knowledge of the functional area to specific task order requirements.
• Utilize advanced mathematical principles and methods for exceptionally difficult and narrowly defined technical problems in engineering and scientific applications to achieve automated solutions.
• Assist senior consultants with analysis, evaluation, and recommendations for system improvements, optimization, development, and maintenance in areas such as information systems architecture, networking, telecommunications, automation, communication protocols, risk management, software lifecycle management, software development methodologies, and modeling and simulation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, including team support and ensuring quality of service operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex security challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL v4 Foundation, SAFe, COMP, Security+, CompTIA, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in database management, various operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.), and multiple programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, etc.).
• Reside within the Washington DC Metro area.
• Willingness to travel within the Washington DC Metro Area, and CONUS as needed.