IA/Cybersecurity Specialist (Secret) (4499) at SMX

<div class="ui-form-item ui-form-item-horizontal" data-direction="horizontal"> <div class="ui-form-field lifesuite__rte--display"> <div class="ui-form-field lifesuite__rte--display"> <p>SMX is seeking&nbsp;<strong>Information Assurance/Cybersecurity Specialists (Junior, Mid, and Senior)</strong>&nbsp;with a foundation in information systems, multi-cloud, network administration, systems administration, and cybersecurity. This role supports the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure, applications, and services in support of enterprise cloud migration and mission-critical systems for the United States Air Force. Responsible for supporting or actively developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, ensuring cloud accreditation success, and integrating best practice countermeasures to defend the platform and infrastructure against internal and external threats Services performed include, but are not limited to, designing, developing, engineering, and implementing integrated cloud security solutions that will ensure proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected. Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's mission goals, and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in computer security in the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into technical designs. Configures and validates secure cloud systems; tests security products and systems to detect security weaknesses. Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely and computer security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans. Duties include architecture design, system/network analysis, vulnerability and risk assessments, and security assessment of hardware and software. Performs duties on tasks that require expertise in firewall, cyber, cloud computing, implementation/configuration, physical security analysis of facilities, security assessment/risk analysis, security design of local area networks and wide area networks, security analysis of network operating systems and applications, continuity of operations, planning, policy development and disaster recovery.</p> <p><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist in maintaining compliance with RMF and other DoD cybersecurity frameworks</li> <li>Collaborate with architects and developers to integrate security measures into systems throughout the development lifecycle</li> <li>Assess existing and potential system vulnerabilities, propose mitigation strategies, and provide incident response</li> <li>Support day-to-day vulnerability management and remediation tracking</li> <li>Help prepare and update security documentation, including POA&amp;Ms and ATO artifacts</li> <li>Integrate cybersecurity best practices and countermeasures to detect and mitigate threats to the platform and supporting cloud infrastructure&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate with mission stakeholders to align security controls with operational requirements.</li> <li>Maintain a continuous compliance posture via proactive vulnerability scanning, patch management, and incident response processes</li> <li>May assist with technical documentation, network diagrams, inventory control documentation, and security documentation</li> <li>Conduct or assist with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Active Security Clearance Required: <strong>Secret</strong></li> <li>DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+</li> <li>Relevant cybersecurity or IA experience for level being hired for</li> <li>Understanding of Zero Trust and modern DevSecOps concepts</li> <li>Knowledge of Windows operating environments</li> <li>Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and cloud security principles</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Skills &amp; Experience</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Prior experience supporting United States Air Force or DoD cloud programs</li> <li>Understanding of C4I systems</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> July 27, 2026</span></p> <p>#CJPOST</p> <p>#LI-hybrid</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">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 &amp; development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.</span></p></div><div class="title">The proposed salary for this position is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$103,200</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$172,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><span id="message-body-1758638857922" class="fui-ChatMyMessage__body rcngbzt ___eyw0iv0 f10pi13n ftqa4ok f2hkw1w f8hki3x f1d2448m f1bjia2o ffh67wi f1j6vpng f1pniga2 f987i1v f1ffjurs f15bsgw9 f14e48fq f18yb2kv fd6o370 ffwy5si f3znvyf f57olzd f4stah7 f480a47 fs1por5 fk6fouc figsok6 fkhj508 f19n0e5 f9ijwd5 fzqqayd f10ostut f1o0qvyv f9ggezi f1xp5gbu f150uoa4 ffyari3 fo7qwa0 f16xkysk fxowb0n f11ghf3q f13aoclr flypziy f10kwr27 fquw1qa fftr39l f13lathq f15hsm81 f2ss68y ffb60jq f8nuap2 f13nk4fk f7jacry fq08z5q fd9af6s fr74w9q fcl9uv6 f13sm7pj f1u6qqly f16wpxbl faim3u9 f6cs3qo fa2w2z3 fd39nx6 f10gn8j9 frcqmxy f1w9ws4k f1ddxkqj fd10euv fvuz61 f1nbc6gw"><span id="content-1758638857922" class="fui-Primitive ___16zla5h f1oy3dpc fqtknz5 fyvcxda"></span></span></span></p> <div id="x_Signature"></div> <p>Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.</p> <p>SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).</p></div>