FISMA SME

AGE Solutions

$130K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT-related field preferred
  • 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance
  • 3 years of direct support for FISMA compliance
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification
  • Deep understanding of FISMA and NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks
  • Proficiency with compliance dashboards and data visualization tools

Responsibilities

  • Apply knowledge of federal and DoD cybersecurity policies to analyze data
  • Monitor and communicate updates on FISMA reporting requirements
  • Respond to cybersecurity inquiries within one business day
  • Collect and analyze data to assess FISMA and policy compliance
  • Prepare and deliver weekly scorecard briefs and support compliance dashboards
  • Coordinate 8140 compliance data integration into scorecard briefs
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve compliance issues and recommend solutions
  • Participate in FISMA meetings and capture action items

Benefits

  • Work on-site at Ft. Meade, MD full time
  • Engagement in critical cybersecurity initiatives
  • Collaboration with government entities
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to advanced cybersecurity resources
Full Job Description
AGE Solutions is looking for a FISMA SME to join our team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. In this position, you will provide subject matter expertise and operations support for FISMA and cybersecurity compliance. You will support CISO operations by working closely with OCIO to gather, analyze, and report agency cybersecurity compliance data.

Individuals in this role must be available to work on-site at Ft. Meade, MD full time.

Responsibilities Include:
  • 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.

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

The projected salary range for this position is $130,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.

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