Title:  Associate Manager, Information System Security Manager

Job Title: Associate Manager, Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
Job Code: 25331
Job Location: Plano, TX
Job Schedule: 9/80
 

Job Description: 
The Associate Manager, Information System Security Manager (Manager/ISSM) is a hands-on leadership role within the Information Security team, supporting a wide range of both current and new computer networks and communication systems. In this role, the Manager/ISSM leads a team of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) working on classified programs. They’re responsible for making sure the right security controls are in place based on how each system is categorized and what overlays apply. This means working closely with the team to guide the secure setup, monitoring, and compliance of systems while helping ensure projects meet government security requirements from the ground up.
 

Essential Functions: 
•    Manages a team with focus on policy and strategy implementation. Establishes operational plans with measurable contribution towards achievement of a best-in-class Cyber program.
•    Leads, directs, and reviews the work of direct reports who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Resonsible for recruiting, selecting, coaching, and counseling staff performance. 
•    Must consistently interpret, implement and maintain a highly effective Cyber program built on government and contractual requirements. 
•    Maintain Cybersecurity SharePoint and email groups for customer compliance and deliverables.
•    Manage, develop, and conduct risk assessment procedures for verification of RMF/Assessment and Authorization (A&A) safeguards to meet various regulatory requirements based upon NISPOM/DAAPM, RMF, JSIG, and NIST 800 series (800-53, 800-171 etc.) guidelines.
•    Author for oversight, and timely delivery of various artifacts supporting Authority to Operate (ATO). 
•    Assists leadership with working groups that establish/review/upgrade policies and procedures, solutions, and automation.  
•    Provides inputs into Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials).
•    Performs security reviews, audit security controls, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop corrective or mitigating actions. 
•    Coordinates with internal/external partners to establish system security designs. 
•    Assists with cyber compliance by performing self-inspections, participating in customer inspections, and tests/reviews of the IS to ensure that systems are operating as authorized/accredited and that conditions have not changed.
•    Manages configuration change management processes (including hardware/software changes, account management, media control procedures, disposition, Assured File Transfers (AFT) and related documentation) in accordance with policies and procedures.
•    Assists Cyber leadership with proposal efforts and annual budgets.
•    Conducts briefings to senior leadership.
•    Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and any additional clearances as required. 
•    Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
•    Up to 15% travel may be required.
•    Performs other duties as required and assigned by senior leadership.

Qualifications: 
•    Active DoD Secret clearance with current 6 year update with ability to obtain Top Secret.
•    Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
•    Must obtain 8140 Certification (CISSP, CISM etc.) within six (6) months of hire.
 

Preferred Additional Skills:
•    Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience with various operating systems (Windows, RHEL, Cisco), Windows server systems, thin client architecture, system virtualization, WANs/LANs, Stand-alone IS, and other related peripherals.
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
•    Experience in Special Access Programs (SAPs) and/or Collateral environments.
•    Experience with SPLUNK, Security Center, Trellix Suite (DLP etc.), DISA STIGs, eMASS, Group Policy, and other software/systems.
•    Existing 8140 Certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM etc.).
•    Demonstrate basic organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
•    Well versed in risk management, mitigation, and customer service.
•    Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

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