Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

SMS is hiring a Sr. Cyber Security Engineer to support the Base Infrastructure (BIM) contract, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, Air Force Information Network standards, and IDIQ‑level security obligations. Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on‑site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.sms.com.

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 an authoritative cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert for enterprise‑level security architecture, policy compliance, and risk management.
• Manage Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization activities, coordinating with multiple Authorizing Officials across Task Orders.
• Develop enterprise cybersecurity strategies, policies, and standards applicable across all BIM implementations.
• Oversee 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 the 688th Cyber Wing.
• Manage incident response coordination for cybersecurity events.
• Develop and maintain Program Protection Implementation Plans.
• Ensure Post‑Quantum Cryptography readiness and implementation planning.
• Manage cybersecurity workforce development to ensure DoD 8140 compliance.
• Provide cybersecurity technical guidance to Task Order teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $128,000 – $135,000