Cleared On Site Information Systems Security Engineer – SME

Cleared On Site Information Systems Security Engineer - SME (4983)

Huntsville, AL;
Washington, DC

SMX is hiring a number of Information Systems Security Engineer Subject Matter Experts to support a Law Enforcement OCIO's organization to provide Information Security as a Service support across all their major IT Systems. These positions will be on site in Washington, DC, Quantico, VA, Huntsville, AL, or Clarksburg, WV and require an active Top-Secret clearance.

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems.
• Oversee and coordinate activities within the Prepare step, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained.
• Guide system categorization efforts to ensure all information systems are appropriately classified based on mission/business impact and regulatory requirements.
• Direct the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, Bureau risk appetite, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application life cycles, with a particular focus on quality and completeness of all deliverables.
• Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards.
• Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and executive decision-making.
• Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance.
• Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, bringing subject‑matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audit support efforts.
• Foster a culture of security awareness, providing technical guidance and training to both team members and stakeholders.
• Track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities related to security engineering activities to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement.

• Minimum 10 years' experience
• Experience working with Federal Law Enforcement customers
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Mastery of RMF lifecycle
• IT System Security controls

Final date to receive applications: 3-27-2026

Salary: $114,600 - $192,500 USD

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

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

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position.