IA/Cybersecurity Specialist (Secret) (4499)

Summary

SMX is seeking Information Assurance/Cybersecurity Specialists to support the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure for the United States Air Force. The role involves developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, ensuring cloud accreditation success, and integrating best practice countermeasures to defend against threats.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining compliance with RMF and other DoD cybersecurity frameworks
• Collaborate with architects and developers to integrate security measures into systems throughout the development lifecycle
• Assess existing and potential system vulnerabilities, propose mitigation strategies, and provide incident response
• Support day-to-day vulnerability management and remediation tracking
• Help prepare and update security documentation, including POA&Ms and ATO artifacts
• Integrate cybersecurity best practices and countermeasures to detect and mitigate threats to the platform and supporting cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with mission stakeholders to align security controls with operational requirements
• Maintain a continuous compliance posture via proactive vulnerability scanning, patch management, and incident response processes
• May assist with technical documentation, network diagrams, inventory control documentation, and security documentation
• Conduct or assist with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans

Skills

• Must have High School diploma or Bachelor's degree and minimum 1 year experience for junior-level
• Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification plus 3-6 years' experience for mid-level
• Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification plus 7 years' experience for senior-level
• Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification plus 10 years' experience for SME-level
• Active Security Clearance Required: Secret
• DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+
• Relevant cybersecurity or IA experience for level being hired for
• Understanding of Zero Trust and modern DevSecOps concepts
• Knowledge of Windows operating environments
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and cloud security principles
• Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must have High School diploma or Bachelor's degree and minimum 1 year experience for junior-level
• Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification plus 3-6 years' experience for mid-level
• Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification plus 7 years' experience for senior-level
• Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification plus 10 years' experience for SME-level
• Active Security Clearance Required: Secret
• DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+
• Relevant cybersecurity or IA experience for level being hired for
• Understanding of Zero Trust and modern DevSecOps concepts
• Knowledge of Windows operating environments
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and cloud security principles

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement