Critical Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert III

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QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

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If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

QinetiQ U.S. seeks a Critical Infrastructure SME III responsible for building and executing cybersecurity related engagement efforts on behalf of a federal government customer. A successful candidate will bring extensive previous experience working in cybersecurity. Responsibilities include implementing best practices and managing engagement with congressional stakeholders practices, strategies, and tactics for building resilience and minimizing risk to critical infrastructure.

Identify infrastructure assets and systems that could be impacted by cyber and physical threats and hazards during an incident.
• Identify dependencies and interdependencies between infrastructure assets and systems that could cause cascading consequence.
• Identify disruptions that could have national or regional impacts to infrastructure assets or systems and evaluate the impacts of disruptions to assets and systems identified through open source and confidential reporting.
• Develop analysis using qualitative heuristics, modeling and simulation results, and other analytic methods to characterize the direct and cascading impacts of disruptions to infrastructure assets and systems.
• Identify and recommend potential mitigations that minimize impacts to Critical Infrastructure.
• Develop decision support products providing insight to potential impacts of disruptions and interventions that can be made by or encouraged by the Federal government that could mitigate impacts to critical infrastructure.
• Conduct in-depth research on emerging threats and vulnerabilities affecting critical infrastructure, including cyberattacks, physical attacks, natural disasters, and climate change
• Develop comprehensive risk assessments related to topics such as, but not limited to Electromagnetic Pulse, Position, Navigation, and Timing, and Space/Space Weather.
• Provide written assessments of risk based on extensive research from various sources (e.g., government reports, industry publications, and open-source intelligence) and coordination which include recommendations for reducing risk and assessments on the likelihood that the recommendations will be adopted.
• Identify trends and patterns in threats
• Provide evaluation on the likelihood and impact of potential threats on critical infrastructure systems using cost-benefit analysis principles and methodologies, and familiarity with risk assessment frameworks and methodologies used in critical infrastructure protection.
• Maintain awareness of the latest advancements in technology, regulations, and threat landscapes to ensure ongoing effectiveness of risk management strategies.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, both written and spoken.
• Incorporate findings from risk analysis into the organization's existing risk registers, as appropriate.
• Recommend practical mitigation strategies to address identified risks (e.g., cyber security measures, physical security enhancements, and disaster preparedness plans).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing risk mitigation strategies for critical infrastructure, including cyber security measures, physical security enhancements, and disaster preparedness plans, identifying gaps and limitations in existing mitigation strategies and recommending research priorities to address them.
• Assess the impact of mitigation strategies on risk reduction using quantitative analysis and modeling.
• Collaborate with engineers, security experts, and policymakers to develop and implement risk management strategies for critical infrastructure.
• Participate in tabletop exercises and simulations to test and refine mitigation strategies in realistic scenarios.
• Develop and deliver briefing materials and presentations to stakeholders on the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop products that provide insight into why existing risk management efforts are ineffective or an assessment why the risk mitigation efforts have managed risk to an acceptable level.
• Provide analytic support to execute the annual National Critical Infrastructre Prioritization Program (NCIPP) Data Call, produce the annual NCIPP prioritization analysis, and enhance and modernize the NCIPP program.

• MS in Engineering Sciences
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering field (systems, nuclear, biochemical, civil, or chemical), operations research, and/or advanced computing (to include AI)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the engineered systems that are central to the 16 Critical Infrastructure sectors
• TS/SCI

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.