Information Specialist, Mid

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is seeking an Information Specialist to support RMF, ATO processes, and cybersecurity documentation for DoD programs in the McLean area. The role involves coordinating with government and contractor teams to maintain compliance and readiness.

Responsibilities include developing artifacts, tracking vulnerabilities, and ensuring timely POA&M remediation. A Secret-level clearance or ability to obtain interim clearance is required, with travel around 15–25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of information assurance or cybersecurity experience in DoD environments.
• Working knowledge of RMF processes and NIST SP 800-53.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required.
• Must be willing to travel as required, approximately 15%-25 %.
• DoD Secret security clearance required or the ability to successfully pass a background check and obtain an interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Authority to Operate processes, Risk Management Framework activities, and cybersecurity compliance documentation
• Assist in developing and maintaining cybersecurity artifacts including Security Plans, Security Assessment Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plans of Action and Milestones
• Coordinate with base Information Systems Security Managers and cybersecurity personnel supporting RMF authorization activities
• Track cybersecurity compliance requirements including Security Technical Implementation Guides, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts, and Time Compliance Network Orders
• Support vulnerability management activities coordinating scanning, assessment, and remediation
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation in eMASS and other Government systems
• Coordinate continuous monitoring activities and assessment reporting
• Support cybersecurity inspections and audits including Cyber Operations Readiness Assessments
• Prepare cybersecurity status reports and metrics
• Track POA&M milestones ensuring timely vulnerability remediation
• Coordinate with engineering teams for security control implementation and testing

Skills

Information Assurance

RMF

NIST SP 800-53

DoD 8570 IAT II

Security Compliance

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

eMASS

Job description

The Information Specialist supports Authority to Operate processes, Risk Management Framework activities, and cybersecurity compliance documentation in support of the BIM Task Order program.

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com .

Job Responsibilities

• Support Authority to Operate processes, Risk Management Framework activities, and cybersecurity compliance documentation
• Assist in developing and maintaining cybersecurity artifacts including Security Plans, Security Assessment Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plans of Action and Milestones
• Coordinate with base Information Systems Security Managers and cybersecurity personnel supporting RMF authorization activities
• Track cybersecurity compliance requirements including Security Technical Implementation Guides, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts, and Time Compliance Network Orders
• Support vulnerability management activities coordinating scanning, assessment, and remediation
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation in eMASS and other Government systems
• Coordinate continuous monitoring activities and assessment reporting
• Support cybersecurity inspections and audits including Cyber Operations Readiness Assessments
• Prepare cybersecurity status reports and metrics
• Track POA&M milestones ensuring timely vulnerability remediation
• Coordinate with engineering teams for security control implementation and testing

Required Qualifications

• Possesses Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of information assurance or cybersecurity experience in DoD environments.
• Working knowledge of RMF processes and NIST SP 800-53.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required.
• Must be willing to travel as required, approximately 15%-25 %
• DoD Secret security clearance required or the ability to successfully pass a background check and obtain an interim Secret clearance.

Salary Range - $125,000 - $138,000

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.