Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.

$128K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity experience in DoD environments with demonstrated senior technical leadership.
  • DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification required (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
  • DoD Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic cybersecurity expertise ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force standards.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for security architecture, policy compliance, and risk management.
  • Manage Risk Management Framework authorization activities across Task Orders.
  • Develop enterprise cybersecurity strategies, policies, and standards.
  • Oversee compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides and vulnerability management.
  • Manage cybersecurity assessment activities including Security Test and Evaluation events.
  • Coordinate with Government cybersecurity authorities for incident response and readiness assessments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Support for obtaining advanced security clearances and certifications.
  • Flexible work hours and potential remote work options.
Full Job Description
SMS is hiring a Sr. Cyber Security Engineer to support our Base Infrastructure (BIM) contract to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, Air Force Information Network standards, and IDIQ-level security obligations.

Job Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic cybersecurity expertise across all BIM IDIQ Task Orders ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, Air Force Information Network standards, and IDIQ-level security obligations.
  • Serve as one of the authoritative cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert for enterprise-level security architecture, policy compliance, and risk management.
  • Manage Risk Management Framework authorization activities coordinating with multiple Authorizing Officials across Task Orders.
  • Develop enterprise cybersecurity strategies, policies, and standards applicable across all BIM implementations.
  • Oversees Security Technical Implementation Guide compliance, vulnerability management, and security patching programs.
  • Manage cybersecurity assessment activities including Security Test and Evaluation events and Cyber Operations Readiness Assessments.
  • Coordinate with Government cybersecurity authorities including USCYBERCOM, AFCYBER, and 688th Cyber Wing.
  • Manage incident response coordination for cybersecurity events.
  • Develop and maintains Program Protection Implementation Plans.
  • Ensure Post-Quantum Cryptography readiness and implementation planning.
  • Manage cybersecurity workforce development ensuring DoD 8140 compliance.
  • Provide cybersecurity technical guidance to Task Order teams.

Required Qualifications
  • Possess Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity experience in DoD environments with demonstrated senior technical leadership.
  • DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification required (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)
  • DoD Secret clearance required with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Salary Range - $128,000 - $135,000

Req # 2026-5523

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