Cleared On Site Cybersecurity Automation Architect

SMX is seeking a highly experienced IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Chief Security Architect (CSA) to support a mission-critical federal program in Washington, DC. This individual will serve as the principal technical authority and strategic cybersecurity advisor responsible for leading security architecture, Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, authorization strategy, and AI-enabled security modernization initiatives.

What You Will Do

Serve as the Chief Security Architect and principal security authority supporting enterprise cybersecurity, authorization, and security modernization initiatives. Lead design, development, and implementation of the Intelligent Authorization Platform (IAP) supporting AI-assisted RMF processes and authorization workflows.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires a strong understanding of AI governance, model security, explainability, auditability, and responsible AI principles. The ideal candidate will have experience translating regulatory and policy requirements into technical security standards and implementation guidance.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience supporting cybersecurity, security architecture, RMF, information assurance, enterprise security, or related technical disciplines
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Chief Security Architect, Lead Security Engineer, ISSM, Security Architect, Security SME, or equivalent senior cybersecurity leadership role
• Extensive experience implementing and managing RMF processes in accordance with NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53
• Extensive experience supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities within federal government, law enforcement, intelligence community, or national security environments
• Experience developing and maintaining SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, Security Assessment Plans, authorization boundary diagrams, and related RMF artifacts
• Experience developing security architectures for enterprise, cloud, hybrid, and shared-service environments
• Experience supporting Common Control Providers (CCPs), control inheritance models, and enterprise security governance processes
• Experience implementing security automation, workflow automation, GRC modernization, or compliance automation initiatives
• Experience designing, developing, or implementing AI-enabled cybersecurity, governance, compliance, or authorization solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience preparing and presenting technical briefings and recommendations to executive and senior government leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while leading multiple complex initiatives simultaneously

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid leave
• retirement