Senior Cybersecurity Specialist with Security Clearance

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 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.