FISMA SME

AGE Solutions • Fort Meade, MD

5d • $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AGE Solutions is seeking a FISMA SME to join their team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with a DoD customer. The role involves providing subject matter expertise and operations support for FISMA and cybersecurity compliance. The individual will support CISO operations by working closely with OCIO to gather, analyze, and report agency cybersecurity compliance data. This position requires the individual to be available to work on-site at Ft. Meade, MD full time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in a cybersecurity or information assurance roles.
• At least three (3) years directly supporting FISMA compliance, security controls, or federal reporting initiatives
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification
• Deep understanding of FISMA (Federal Information Security Modernization Act) requirements
• Deep understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks, especially SP 800-53, 800-37, 800-137, and 800-171
• Experience supporting FISMA scorecard metrics, Agency-level compliance tracking, and Inspector General (IG) audits
• Proficiency with compliance dashboards, data visualization tools, or enterprise reporting systems
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain cybersecurity compliance documentation
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver FISMA reports, internal scorecards, and briefings to stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of federal and DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF, and FISMA requirements to analyze cybersecurity data and support compliance efforts.
• Monitor changes in FISMA reporting requirements and tools and communicate updates to the CIO FISMA lead.
• Respond to cybersecurity-related inquiries and RFIs within one business day, providing technical and compliance input or coordinating responses.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret cybersecurity data to assess agency FISMA and policy compliance, including areas like asset inventory, system authorization, endpoint security, configuration, patching, and cyber training.
• Prepare and deliver weekly internal scorecard briefs; support development of an automated compliance dashboard.
• Coordinate with PMs to integrate 8140 compliance, STIG, IAVM, and PKI data into scorecard briefs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address compliance issues, offer guidance, and recommend solutions to resolve system or network-level concerns.
• Report cybersecurity issues affecting posture or reporting to the FISMA Government lead.
• Participate in weekly FISMA meetings, bi-weekly CIO staff meetings, and Pre-CISO working groups; provide updates, briefings, and capture action items relevant to compliance.

Benefits

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays.
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results.
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options.
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents.
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty.
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement.
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior