Elevate ISR - Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

SMX is seeking Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Expeditionary, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (EPED) project team, in addition to the Elevate Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support accreditation and other program protection activities for programs and applications in cloud environments—AWS, Azure, etc.
• Conduct analysis to ensure the proper Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for each system component are applied.
• Support, implement, maintain, and monitor security and privacy controls in compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST RMF requirements and guidance.
• Plan, document, implement, assess, maintain, and monitor security and privacy controls in accordance with requirements, policies, standards, processes, and procedures documented in the NIST 800-53 family of security controls.

Required Skills & Experience

• Required clearance: Secret 
• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years Cyber and/or IA experience, or Associate degree with 4 years of experience, or a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience.  Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Assurance, or similar related discipline preferred.
• Experience with different Cloud Platforms (i.e. AWS, Azure, Google).
• Experience in Information Assurance, Information Technology, and Information Management concepts, processes, procedures, and support of IT systems.
• Experience in an ISSO or similar Information Assurance role supporting DoD information systems/applications.
• Experience with ACAS
• Working knowledge of DISA STIGs and STIG tools (SCAP).
• Minimum IAT Level II/IAM Level I certification (i.e. Security+ CE)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Master’s Degree in related discipline
• SOF Experience
• Experience with auditing security controls
• Experience with RMF management tool such as eMASS or Xacta
• Cloud certification
• Familiarity with ISR PED systems

Application Deadline:  May 27,2025

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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:$93,800—$156,400 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.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.