Cybersecurity SME Senior (TS/SCI) (4938) (Ft. Meade, MD)

SMX•Fort Meade, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SMX is seeking a Cybersecurity SME Senior to support 704th MI BDE at Ft. Meade, MD. The successful candidate will have experience working as an ISSO on large Department of Defense contracts and leading a team of other cyber security professionals in support of project and client goals and objectives. Responsibilities: Perform the duties of an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) as defined in AR 25-2, DA 25-2-14, and the NIST SP 800-53 security controls when the organizationally-defined personnel includes the ISSO Actively manages the organization’s eMASS records which includes but is not limited to: Validates security controls including associated artifacts Assesses security scan results and STIGs as required Performs POA&M updates, tracking, and resolution Leads the continuous monitoring activities of the organization Manages the day-to-day activities and the professional development of the Cybersecurity Analysts Collaborates with the O-ISSM on all assessment and authorization activities to ensure the information systems maintain an authority to operate (ATO) on all applicable DoD/IC networks Maintain up-to-date status on all assigned systems and communicate status to the Government leads Maintain complete records of communications, submit written status reports as required, perform peer-review as directed, and attend weekly meetings Correspond with the Government customer and system administrators to communicate any unacceptable risks identified and correct deficient POA&M items to meet DoD and IC standards Coordinate with the Security Control Assessor (SCA) to perform analysis of the overall risk level the system poses to enterprise networks and to mission data Create and maintain cybersecurity policies and standards Ensure that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards Ensures security scans and STIG checklists are updated according to DA G2 policy Produces actionable, risk-based reports on security assessment results Assists with vulnerability remediation when necessary Develops and maintains security plans and security testing plans Periodically updates and improves risk models; metrics; reports; processes; and activities to stay compliant with evolving DoD and IC standards Ensures the user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security posture of the information systems Provides guidance in the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs); and other similar documentation

Requirements

PhD in an area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least 15 years’ experience as a cybersecurity professional OR a Master's degree in an area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least 18 years’ experience as a cybersecurity professional OR a Bachelor’s degree in an area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least 20 years’ experience as a cybersecurity professional
Active TS/SCI (with willingness to submit to a CI Poly)
Meet the DoD requirements for a privileged user on a TS/SCI information system prior to starting work
Must meet DoD 8570 level II certification compliance (i.e. possess one of the following certifications: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
15 years’ experience with the assessment and accreditation activities of national security systems (NSSs)
10 years’ experience validating system security controls
10 years’ experience with vulnerability management
10 years’ experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DISA Security Requirements Guide (SRG), and vendor-specific security guides
8 years’ experience with RMF and eMASS
5 years’ experience with POA&M tracking and resolution
3 years’ experience performing the continuous monitoring of system security controls

Nice To Haves

10 years’ experience as an ISSO on Army Intel programs
2 years’ experience with AC2SP tenant assessment and accreditation activities
Previous employment on NSA campus

Responsibilities

Perform the duties of an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) as defined in AR 25-2, DA 25-2-14, and the NIST SP 800-53 security controls when the organizationally-defined personnel includes the ISSO
Actively manages the organization’s eMASS records which includes but is not limited to: Validates security controls including associated artifacts, Assesses security scan results and STIGs as required, Performs POA&M updates, tracking, and resolution
Leads the continuous monitoring activities of the organization
Manages the day-to-day activities and the professional development of the Cybersecurity Analysts
Collaborates with the O-ISSM on all assessment and authorization activities to ensure the information systems maintain an authority to operate (ATO) on all applicable DoD/IC networks
Maintain up-to-date status on all assigned systems and communicate status to the Government leads
Maintain complete records of communications, submit written status reports as required, perform peer-review as directed, and attend weekly meetings
Correspond with the Government customer and system administrators to communicate any unacceptable risks identified and correct deficient POA&M items to meet DoD and IC standards
Coordinate with the Security Control Assessor (SCA) to perform analysis of the overall risk level the system poses to enterprise networks and to mission data
Create and maintain cybersecurity policies and standards
Ensure that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards
Ensures security scans and STIG checklists are updated according to DA G2 policy
Produces actionable, risk-based reports on security assessment results
Assists with vulnerability remediation when necessary
Develops and maintains security plans and security testing plans
Periodically updates and improves risk models; metrics; reports; processes; and activities to stay compliant with evolving DoD and IC standards
Ensures the user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security posture of the information systems
Provides guidance in the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs); and other similar documentation

Benefits

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.

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