Cybersecurity Analyst

SMX is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst (ISSO II RMF) to support USACIC at Fort 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.

This is a full-time onsite position in Ft. Meade, MD.

Essential Duties & 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 Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes which includes but is not limited to:
• Applying RMF to select CI systems
• Validates security controls including associated artifacts
• Assesses security scan results and STIGs as required
• Performs POA&M updates, tracking, and resolution
• Supports the continuous monitoring activities of the organization
• 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:

• Master's degree in an area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least 5 years’ experience as a cybersecurity professional OR a Bachelor’s degree in an area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least 7 years’ experience as a cybersecurity professional
• Active TS security clearance and eligible for SCI and NATO read-on prior to starting work
• Meet the DoD requirements for a privileged user on a TS/SCI information system prior to starting work - DoD 8140 / 8570.01-m requirements
• 5 years’ experience with the assessment and accreditation activities of national security systems (NSSs)
• 5 years’ experience validating system security controls
• 5 years’ experience with vulnerability management
• 5 years’ experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DISA Security Requirements Guide (SRG), and vendor-specific security guides
• 5 years’ experience with RMF and eMASS
• 5 years’ experience with POA&M tracking and resolution
• 2 years’ experience performing the continuous monitoring of system security controls

Desired:

• 5 years’ experience as an ISSO on Army Intel programs ·
• 2 years’ experience with AC2SP tenant assessment and accreditation activities

Application Deadline: October 27, 2025

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