Information Assurance - SME

markon· Information Technology
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📍 Bethesda, MD, USFULL TIME💰 USD 180K–200K/yr

About this role

Description

Markon is hiring a an Information Assurance SME to support future Intelligence Community customer missions from Bethesda, MD. The ideal candidate will develop and publish baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies, conduct critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis, and develop security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with Authority to Operate (ATO) process.
  • Assessing program ability to attain an ATO.
  • Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues.
  • Diagram an interim and future architecture for ICAM implementation.
  • Define/communicate ATO integration expectations for all IT services.
  • Working with Service Providers to ensure systems are integrate-able.
  • Act as the SME for all Cybersecurity questions and concerns for the customer.
  • Willingness to assist in areas outside of Cybersecurity as necessary.
  • Familiarity with Microelectronics.
  • Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph (preferrably from this client).
  • Typically require BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Masters and 10 years of experience. Experience may be exchanged for degree.
  • Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.
  • Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.
  • Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.
  • Expert knowledge in ATO process.
  • Experience partnering across the IC.
  • Experience in Risk Management.

Salary Range

USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

 

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

 

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

 

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

 

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Offered: 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, and Holidays

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Information Assurance - SME role at markon?
The listed salary for this Information Assurance - SME position at markon is USD 180K–200K/yr. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Information Assurance - SME position at markon located?
This Information Assurance - SME role at markon is based in Bethesda, MD, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Information Assurance - SME role at markon full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Information Assurance - SME role in the Information Technology department at markon.
Which team or department does the Information Assurance - SME at markon belong to?
This Information Assurance - SME position is part of the Information Technology department at markon. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Information Assurance - SME position at markon?
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When was the Information Assurance - SME job at markon posted?
This Information Assurance - SME position at markon was posted on Aug 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Information Assurance - SME
markon · 💰 USD 180K–200K/yr
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