Cybersecurity Threat and Preparedness Expert
SilverEdgeRole Overview
SilverEdge is hiring a mid-level Cybersecurity Threat and Preparedness Expert. This is a full-time role in Columbia. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Overview
SilverEdge, now an SAIC company, is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Threat Intelligence Expert to join our team. The expert will focus on evaluating the test subject's ability to reason about cybersecurity preparedness, response strategies, and recovery tactics within realistic yet hypothetical cyber incident scenarios. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk-based reasoning, and strategic foresight. This role requires the ability to craft creative, open-ended questions that challenge the test subject's ability to demonstrate coherent, justified, and technically sound decision-making pathways with uncertainty.
Required Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Develop open-ended questions and answers based on hypothetical cyber incident scenarios to evaluate test subjects, focusing on coherence, justification, and technical soundness.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field
- U.S. Security Clearance
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, including risk-based reasoning and strategic foresight.
- Proficiency in creating detailed and realistic yet hypothetical cyber incident scenarios in written reports.
- Ability to evaluate and assess the technical soundness and coherence of responses.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in cybersecurity incident response and recovery tactics.
- Familiarity with various cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001).
- Knowledge of LLMs and their applications in cybersecurity.
- Experience with cybersecurity technologies and services, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, authentication, and encryption.
About SilverEdge
SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world's most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies.SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Cybersecurity Threat and Preparedness Expert position at SilverEdge?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to SilverEdge. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Cybersecurity Threat and Preparedness Expert position at SilverEdge located?
This position is based in Columbia. SilverEdge has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Cybersecurity Threat and Preparedness Expert at SilverEdge earn?
SilverEdge has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Cybersecurity Threat and Preparedness Expert role at SilverEdge posted?
This role was posted on April 27, 2026 (42 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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