Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS is seeking a Cyber Security Lead Engineer to support the BIM contract and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, Air Force Information Network standards, and IDIQ obligations. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, policy compliance, and risk management across multiple task orders.

The ideal candidate has DoD-focused security leadership experience, DoD 8570 Level III certification, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic cybersecurity leadership across BIM IDIQ Task Orders and ensure DoD compliance.
• Serve as authoritative cybersecurity SME for enterprise security architecture, policy compliance, and risk management.
• Lead RMF authorization activities coordinating with multiple Authorizing Officials.
• Develop enterprise cybersecurity strategies, policies, and standards across BIM implementations.
• Oversee STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and patching programs.
• Manage cybersecurity assessment activities including Security Test and Evaluation events.
• Coordinate with Government cybersecurity authorities (USCYBERCOM, AFCYBER, 688th Cyber Wing).
• Lead incident response coordination for cybersecurity events.
• Develop and maintain Program Protection Implementation Plans.
• Ensure Post-Quantum Cryptography readiness and planning.
• Manage cybersecurity workforce development ensuring DoD 8140 compliance.
• Provide cybersecurity technical guidance to Task Order teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Security architecture

DoD cybersecurity standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or CS

Advanced degree preferred

DoD 8570 IAM Level III Certificate

CCIE Security or equivalent

DoD Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility

Job description

SMS is hiring a Cyber Security Lead 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.

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

• Provide strategic cybersecurity leadership across all BIM IDIQ Task Orders ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, Air Force Information Network standards, and IDIQ-level security obligations.
• Serve as authoritative cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert for enterprise-level security architecture, policy compliance, and risk management.
• Leads 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.
• Lead 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)
• CCIE Security or equivalent expert certification highly desired.
• DoD Secret clearance required with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

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.

Req # 2026-5433