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Secure Configuration Management (SCM) Subject-Matter Expert / Technical Lead

Secure Configuration Management (SCM) Subject-Matter Expert / Technical Lead

KellyMitchell GroupBethesda, MD, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Summary :

Our client is seeking a Secure Configuration Management (SCM) Subject-Matter Expert / Technical Lead to join their team! This position is located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Duties :

  • Develop, implement, and maintain agency-specific secure configuration baselines for operating systems : Windows, Linux, macOS, enterprise services, applications, and platforms including Microsoft 365 and cloud environments : AWS, GCP, Azure
  • Assess and interpret federal regulations, compulsory directives, and agency policies to create secure configuration standards
  • Create and manage technical control sets, such as baseline compliance scanning policies, and track deviations from established baselines
  • Configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools, and automation solutions to enforce security standards
  • Utilize enterprise scanning tools to validate compliance and identify remediation opportunities
  • Serve as technical lead, providing guidance to stakeholders on secure configuration implementation and ensuring enterprise-wide consistency
  • Lead collaboration forums and working groups across broad stakeholder groups, including cybersecurity and IT operations communities
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation, including SOPs, risk assessments, business justifications, executive summaries, and program guidance
  • Ensure alignment of configuration baselines with mission and business requirements
  • Mentor and advise technical teams on secure configuration best practices and compliance standards

Desired Skills / Experience :

  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of enterprise configuration standards and compliance frameworks, including CIS Benchmarks, NIST SP 800-53 rev 5, NIST Baseline Checklist Repository, and CISA BOD 25-01 SCuBA Secure Configuration Baselines
  • Hands-on experience developing and implementing secure baselines for multiple operating systems and enterprise applications
  • Proficiency in GPO management, MDM tools, configuration automation, and baseline deviation tracking
  • Experience with enterprise scanning tools for compliance validation : Tenable.SC, Nessus, SCAP
  • Strong technical writing skills for business justifications, risk assessments, SOPs, workflows, and executive briefings.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative forums and working groups across broad stakeholder communities
  • Proven experience guiding stakeholders in secure configuration implementation and ensuring enterprise-wide consistency
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for assessing configuration gaps and recommending effective remediation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and executive audiences
  • Benefits :

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
  • Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
  • 401K offered
  • The approximate pay range for this position is between $95.00 and $125.00 . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

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