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SMX · 2 days ago

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.

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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

Qualification

Cybersecurity strategiesCloud security principlesVulnerability managementCompTia Sec+Zero Trust conceptsRMF knowledgeWindows operating environmentsDevSecOps conceptsSecurity documentation

Required

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

Preferred

Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid leave
Retirement

Company

SMX

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SMX is a provider of information technology (IT), services, and advanced engineering with a focus on Cloud Solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Peter LaMontagne
Chief Executive Officer
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