Information Systems Security Manager

18 hours ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States ARA Full time
Job Title: Information Systems Security Manager

A challenging opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Professional to serve as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for the Algorithms, Modeling and Assessments (AMA) division in Arlington, VA.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, maintain, and oversee the system security program and policies for their assigned area of responsibility.
  • Ensure compliance with current cyber security policies, concepts, and measures when designing, procuring, adopting, and developing a new system.
  • Work with the ISSMs/ISSOs/ISSEs at each location to ensure each manage and maintain systems that adhere to government regulations (CFR Part, DAAMP and NIST SP - Rev.).
  • Strong working knowledge of DoD RMF process, with the ability to carry out Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities such as developing and maintaining systems Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on a broad range of Cybersecurity topics. You may represent the Cybersecurity organization and business unit to external Cybersecurity counterparts. You are responsible for providing guidance and technical training to ISSOs and ISSEs at your location.
  • Manage the assessment and mitigation of system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.
  • You will conduct recurring Cybersecurity reviews on information systems in accordance with DoD Manuals, JSIG, NIST Special Publications, customer directives, and company policies as applicable.
  • Execute the security testing and evaluation to ensure the correct implementation of security requirements.
  • Ensure your team is adequately staffed and trained to be successful in their individual roles.
  • Provide technical support to users as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Must be a US Citizen and possess an Active Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree with - years of experience or Master's Degree with - years of experience.
  • Ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Possess a DoD IAM Level III Certification (CISSP, CISM etc.).
  • Knowledge of current industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology (IT) security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities.
  • Conduct security briefings and trainings as needed.
  • Ability to establish, enforce, and monitor Cybersecurity and Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls.
  • Have a strong understanding of computer operating systems (Windows and Linux), software and computer hardware.
  • Can configure laptop/desktops/servers, install applications, setup network infrastructure and troubleshoot as required.
  • Ability to lift and move computer equipment including workstations, servers, printers, scanners, monitors, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excellent team leadership skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
  • Experience leading and mentoring junior level staff.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Master's degree with - years of experience.
  • Highest degree of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
  • Proficient in IA Security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP -.
  • Experience with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense Directives, volumes -, and Intelligence Community Directive.

Ara is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since. Ara has over, employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

Ara also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the Ara experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women's Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.



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