Principal Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert
Kentro, Mc Lean, VA, United States
Overview
Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.
Kentro is seeking a highly skilled
Principal Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert
to serve as the technical authority for our National Security portfolio, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Intelligence Community. This role requires a strong background in cybersecurity, federal regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices. You will lead strategic initiatives, providing consultative insight and an expert understanding of implementing and maintaining zero trust architecture and principles to secure critical national missions.
Responsibilities Strategic Cybersecurity & Architecture Authority
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA):
Provide expert consultative insight and hands‑on guidance to teams on Zero Trust implementations and architecture across highly secure federal environments.
Cloud Security:
Design, implement, and manage secure AWS and Azure‑based cybersecurity solutions tailored to mission‑critical workloads.
Compliance & Governance:
Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, policies, tools, and procedures in strict compliance with federal regulations and industry standards.
Risk & Threat Management:
Lead technical initiatives related to incident response, recovery, and prevention. Provide expertise in the implementation of Insider Threat programs for Federal agencies.
Authorization & Assessment:
Drive IV&V and A&A activities, managing the Federal system ATO process to ensure continuous compliance and security.
Technical Leadership & Engineering Culture
Expert Guidance:
Provide hands‑on guidance and support across the entire program lifecycle to internal teams on a wide range of technical cybersecurity matters.
Continuous Improvement:
Maintain a broad understanding of information assurance, the risk management framework, penetration testing, infrastructure operations, hardware, software, and systems. Stay current in security and DevSecOps best practices, tools, technologies, and policies.
Customer Engagement & Executive Advisory
Trusted Advisor:
Communicate complex cybersecurity risks and initiatives clearly and understandably to senior leaders of federal agencies.
Stakeholder Alignment:
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity initiatives align with broader organizational goals and national security mission objectives.
Business Development & Capture Support
Solution Champion:
Provide technical input, both verbally and written, into white papers, best practice documentation, and business development solutions.
Capture Execution:
Participate in live bids and meet with senior agency leaders, contributing deep cybersecurity expertise to proposal development and client presentations.
Market Differentiation:
Identify and actively pursue growth opportunities in the federal cybersecurity market by leveraging technical expertise and industry knowledge.
Location:
Hybrid in Tysons, VA
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on the federal industry.
Federal Domain Expertise:
Ability to effectively communicate technical cybersecurity concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, including leaders of federal agencies.
Technical Expertise
In‑depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations and compliance standards, such as NIST, FISMA, OWASP, and FedRAMP.
Expertise and experience in zero trust principles and implementation in federal organizations.
Proficiency in AWS and Azure architecture and security solutions.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, tools, and techniques.
Leadership & Strategic Thinking
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and presentation skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Proven experience contributing to growth and business development efforts, including participation in live bids.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, or PMP.
Federal Contracting Knowledge – Familiarity with federal acquisition processes, proposal development, contingent and new award requirements, and the integration of IT solutions within federal environments.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or Oracle IL4 and above environments.
Clearance Requirement
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401(k) including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking.
We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in‑person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.
As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.
We encourage protected veterans to self‑identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
How To Apply To apply to Kentro Positions – Please click on the “Apply for this Job” button at the bottom of this Job Description or the button at the top: “Application.” Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.
Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.
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Kentro is seeking a highly skilled
Principal Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert
to serve as the technical authority for our National Security portfolio, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Intelligence Community. This role requires a strong background in cybersecurity, federal regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices. You will lead strategic initiatives, providing consultative insight and an expert understanding of implementing and maintaining zero trust architecture and principles to secure critical national missions.
Responsibilities Strategic Cybersecurity & Architecture Authority
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA):
Provide expert consultative insight and hands‑on guidance to teams on Zero Trust implementations and architecture across highly secure federal environments.
Cloud Security:
Design, implement, and manage secure AWS and Azure‑based cybersecurity solutions tailored to mission‑critical workloads.
Compliance & Governance:
Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, policies, tools, and procedures in strict compliance with federal regulations and industry standards.
Risk & Threat Management:
Lead technical initiatives related to incident response, recovery, and prevention. Provide expertise in the implementation of Insider Threat programs for Federal agencies.
Authorization & Assessment:
Drive IV&V and A&A activities, managing the Federal system ATO process to ensure continuous compliance and security.
Technical Leadership & Engineering Culture
Expert Guidance:
Provide hands‑on guidance and support across the entire program lifecycle to internal teams on a wide range of technical cybersecurity matters.
Continuous Improvement:
Maintain a broad understanding of information assurance, the risk management framework, penetration testing, infrastructure operations, hardware, software, and systems. Stay current in security and DevSecOps best practices, tools, technologies, and policies.
Customer Engagement & Executive Advisory
Trusted Advisor:
Communicate complex cybersecurity risks and initiatives clearly and understandably to senior leaders of federal agencies.
Stakeholder Alignment:
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity initiatives align with broader organizational goals and national security mission objectives.
Business Development & Capture Support
Solution Champion:
Provide technical input, both verbally and written, into white papers, best practice documentation, and business development solutions.
Capture Execution:
Participate in live bids and meet with senior agency leaders, contributing deep cybersecurity expertise to proposal development and client presentations.
Market Differentiation:
Identify and actively pursue growth opportunities in the federal cybersecurity market by leveraging technical expertise and industry knowledge.
Location:
Hybrid in Tysons, VA
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on the federal industry.
Federal Domain Expertise:
Ability to effectively communicate technical cybersecurity concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, including leaders of federal agencies.
Technical Expertise
In‑depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations and compliance standards, such as NIST, FISMA, OWASP, and FedRAMP.
Expertise and experience in zero trust principles and implementation in federal organizations.
Proficiency in AWS and Azure architecture and security solutions.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, tools, and techniques.
Leadership & Strategic Thinking
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and presentation skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Proven experience contributing to growth and business development efforts, including participation in live bids.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, or PMP.
Federal Contracting Knowledge – Familiarity with federal acquisition processes, proposal development, contingent and new award requirements, and the integration of IT solutions within federal environments.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or Oracle IL4 and above environments.
Clearance Requirement
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401(k) including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking.
We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in‑person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.
As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.
We encourage protected veterans to self‑identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
How To Apply To apply to Kentro Positions – Please click on the “Apply for this Job” button at the bottom of this Job Description or the button at the top: “Application.” Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.
Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.
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