CDW
SentinelOne Cybersecurity SME - Cleared - Onsite - Colorado Springs, CO (Position Pending Contract Award)
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The Cybersecurity SME will lead efforts to secure DoD systems, develop cybersecurity strategies, conduct risk analysis, and support incident response.
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job summary
* We are seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support high-visibility, mission-critical programs in Colorado Springs. As a senior member of the cybersecurity team, you will lead efforts to protect classified and unclassified systems across hybrid environments. This position requires a deep understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, enclave security, and mission assurance within a multi-domain environment.
* What you will do
* Serve as the technical lead and cybersecurity advisor for DoD systems, cloud workloads, and mission enclaves
* Develop, implement, and assess cybersecurity strategies and architectures aligned with RMF, NIST 800-53/171/172, and DoD 8510.01
* Guide the development of ATO packages and continuous monitoring plans
* Conduct vulnerability assessments, STIG compliance audits, and cybersecurity risk analyses
* Advise engineering teams on secure design principles, boundary defense, identity management, and ZTA principles
* Support incident response, threat modeling, and red/blue/purple team coordination
* Collaborate with mission partners and stakeholders to ensure security postures align with operational needs
* Author cybersecurity documentation including POA&Ms, SSPs, CONOPs, and SOPs
* What we expect of you
* Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
* CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or similar DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification
* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
* 10+ years of experience in DoD cybersecurity roles, including SME-level advisory or leadership roles
* Deep knowledge of RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53/171/172, and related frameworks
* Experience securing networks, systems, and applications in classified environments
* Strong communication and technical writing skills, with experience interfacing with both engineers and government stakeholders
* Previous experience utilizing SentinelOne cybersecurity platform
* Previous experience utilizing Trellix threat deduction
* Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience supporting Department of Defense or IC Community environments
* Familiarity with multi-domain solutions (CDS), Zero Trust, and hybrid cloud security
* Knowledge of tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Splunk, Tenable, and endpoint protection platforms Salary range: $175,000 - $210,000, depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: [ https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job summary
* We are seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support high-visibility, mission-critical programs in Colorado Springs. As a senior member of the cybersecurity team, you will lead efforts to protect classified and unclassified systems across hybrid environments. This position requires a deep understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, enclave security, and mission assurance within a multi-domain environment.
* What you will do
* Serve as the technical lead and cybersecurity advisor for DoD systems, cloud workloads, and mission enclaves
* Develop, implement, and assess cybersecurity strategies and architectures aligned with RMF, NIST 800-53/171/172, and DoD 8510.01
* Guide the development of ATO packages and continuous monitoring plans
* Conduct vulnerability assessments, STIG compliance audits, and cybersecurity risk analyses
* Advise engineering teams on secure design principles, boundary defense, identity management, and ZTA principles
* Support incident response, threat modeling, and red/blue/purple team coordination
* Collaborate with mission partners and stakeholders to ensure security postures align with operational needs
* Author cybersecurity documentation including POA&Ms, SSPs, CONOPs, and SOPs
* What we expect of you
* Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
* CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or similar DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification
* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
* 10+ years of experience in DoD cybersecurity roles, including SME-level advisory or leadership roles
* Deep knowledge of RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53/171/172, and related frameworks
* Experience securing networks, systems, and applications in classified environments
* Strong communication and technical writing skills, with experience interfacing with both engineers and government stakeholders
* Previous experience utilizing SentinelOne cybersecurity platform
* Previous experience utilizing Trellix threat deduction
* Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience supporting Department of Defense or IC Community environments
* Familiarity with multi-domain solutions (CDS), Zero Trust, and hybrid cloud security
* Knowledge of tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Splunk, Tenable, and endpoint protection platforms Salary range: $175,000 - $210,000, depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: [ https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
Top Skills
Acas
Dod 8510.01
Hbss
Nist 800-171
Nist 800-172
Nist 800-53
Rmf
Sentinelone
Splunk
Tenable
Trellix
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