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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Onsite
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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.
The selected candidate will function as a recognized authority in cybersecurity architecture, enterprise authorization, security automation, and governance. As the Chief Security Architect, this individual will translate evolving federal cybersecurity requirements, Executive Orders, agency policies, and emerging technologies into actionable security standards, architectures, templates, and automation capabilities that improve mission outcomes.
This position will lead the design, development, and implementation of the Intelligent Authorization Platform (IAP), leveraging AI and automation technologies to accelerate RMF activities, improve authorization quality, standardize security artifacts, and reduce Authorization to Operate (ATO) timelines. The CSA will provide strategic leadership for Common Control Provider (CCP) expansion, control inheritance implementation, enterprise security architecture, and AI-assisted authorization processes while ensuring all solutions meet federal cybersecurity requirements and maintain rigorous security standards.This position will be on site in Washington DC and requires an active Top-Secret SCI clearance.
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Application Deadline: 9-4-2026
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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.
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).