SMX is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist in Norfolk, VA to join our growing team!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with existing ISSO/ISSEs in completing A&A activities through RMF Step 3
- Mitigate and/or remediate vulnerabilities or misconfigurations
- Provide documentation findings and severity levels of non-compliance in formalized reporting
- Create/manage POA&M items
- Collect system specific information in developing required artifacts
- Draft SAP, SAR and RAR
- Mitigating/eliminating vulnerabilities findings
- Conducting manual checklists on applicable Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Analyzing ACAS and Security Compliance Assessment Protocol (SCAP) vulnerability scan results
- Development of Security Assessment Plan (SAP) and Risk Assessment Report (RAR),
- Security Control and Control Correlation Identifiers (CCIs)/Assessment Procedures (APs) implementation
- Developing and supporting Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) items for outstanding findings, including drafting of mitigation and impact statements
Required Skills and Experience
- Clearance Required: TS/SCI
- At least Five (5) year experience in RMF A&A support, extensive knowledge and hands on experience in developing and documenting processes and procedures used in various IT operations and cybersecurity plans and required A&A artifacts, such as:
- Access Control Plan (ACP)
- Configuration Management Plan (CMP)
- Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP) that can effectively address RMF security control requirements
- At least three (3) years working experience in HBSS and ACAS management and vulnerability assessment
- Experience implementing applicable Computer Network Defense (CND) policies, regulations, and compliance guidance
- Knowledge of security plan management and validation
- CISSP Certification
- DISA HBSS Certification
- DoD Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) CSSP Analyst certification (ie, CEH, CCNA-Security)
- Navy Qualified Validator II
Desired Skills and Experience
- Navy Qualified Validator III
Application Deadline: May 5, 2025
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$110,900—$184,800 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
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What We Do
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face.
SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements.
Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
