Information Assurance Analyst

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Are you an Information Assurance expert looking to advance your career while living in a place most people only get to visit? SMX is seeking a talented Information Assurance Analyst to join our dedicated team in beautiful Key West, Florida.

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to play a vital role in protecting our nation's security. As a key member of our team, you will be a hands-on technical assessor, responsible for executing the detailed security compliance work that underpins the security of critical information systems for our clients, including USSOUTHCOM and its Component Commands.

This position requires an Active DoD Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Application Deadline: March 30, 2026

This position is onsite in Key West, FL

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As an Information Assurance Analyst, you are the technical engine of our security assessment process. Your responsibilities will include:

Execute Security Control Assessments: Assess and document the compliance of NIST 800-53 security controls for multiple Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages within eMASS, providing the foundational analysis for the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process as directed by team leadership

Develop Compliance Documentation: Author security control implementation statements, gather evidence, and develop security policies You will be responsible for validating and uploading all compliance artifacts to the official record in eMASS

Analyze Scan Data: Analyze vulnerability and compliance scan reports from tools like ACAS and Nessus, using the data as evidence to support your security control assessments and document deficiencies

Manage Device Approvals: Own the end-to-end approval process for Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) You will vet requests for personal, medical, and operational devices against policy and coordinate the signature approval workflow

Identify and Report Deficiencies: Document control deficiencies and non-compliance within your assessment reports in eMASS, providing the objective data necessary for the creation of Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)

Ensure Data Accuracy: Identify and flag outdated or inaccurate system information (eg, hardware/software lists) within A&A databases to the ISSM for correction, ensuring the integrity of our records

Collaborate and Report: Actively engage with engineers and system administrators to acquire necessary evidence, and report your assessment status and progress to the Site Lead and ISSM

Required Skills/Experience

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility

• A Bachelor's Degree in a computer or systems science discipline (or equivalent relevant experience)

• At least three (3) years of progressive, relevant experience in Information Assurance

• DoD Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II certification

• A strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoD IA policies (eg, CJCSM 651001)

• Experience working with US DoD commands

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-first attitude

Desired Skills/Experience

• Bonus Points (Desired Qualifications)

• Previous experience as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) or DOW Systems Administrator

• Hands-on experience with security management tools such as eMASS, Telos, or Xacta

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:
$139,000—$180,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

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

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).