IA/Cybersecurity Specialist (Secret) (4499)
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 cybersecurity strategies, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid leave
- Retirement
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