Information System Security Manager - Applied Research Associates, Inc

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. has an immediate need for an experienced IT Professional to serve as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the Algorithms, Modeling and Assessments (AMA) division in Arlington, VA. The ISSM is primarily responsible for maintaining the overall security posture of the systems within their organization and is accountable for the implementation of the RMF. The ISSM serves as the principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of systems under their purview. Due to the nature of the work, ARA will only consider applicants with a Secret Security Clearance or higher. 

What you’ll do as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

• Developing, maintaining, and overseeing the system security program and policies for their assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensuring compliance with current cyber security policies, concepts, and measures when designing, procuring, adopting, and developing a new system.
• Working with the ISSMs/ISSOs/ISSEs at each location to ensure each manage and maintain systems that adhere to government regulations (32 CFR Part 117, DAAMP and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5.).
• 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 experts (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.
• Manages 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.
• Executes 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.
• Provides technical support to users as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Position Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen and possess an Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 10-12 years of experience or Masters’s Degree with 8-10 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 8570 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.

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Position Preferences

• 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 8-10 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 800-53.
• Experience with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense Directives 5200.01, volumes 1-4, and Intelligence Community Directive 705.

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka 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 1979. ARA has over 2,276 employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. 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.

To find out more about what the Integrated Mission Systems Sector has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Experience

Required

• 10 - 12 years: Bachelors with relevant work experience.

Preferred

• 8 - 10 years: Masters with relevant work experience.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Preferred

• Masters or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Cert Info Sys Secur Prof

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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