Classified Cyber Security Senior Manager - Skunk Works

Lockheed MartinPalmdale, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is a Cyber Security pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing employees are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that encourages employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. As a Classified Cyber Security Senior Manager for the Skunk Works Tech Roadmaps and Innovation Portfolios, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of a team of highly technical, geographically dispersed cyber security professionals executing the Risk Management Framework and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG). You must manage the processes required for the development, implementation, and maintenance of numerous classified computer environments that support multiple program requirements across a large and dynamic organization. The leader will integrate the Classified Cyber Security Program function with the Program Management leadership team in order to execute the strategic cyber security goals of the assigned portfolio. Provide direct leadership and mentorship to Cyber Security Manager's executing on tactical milestones, ensuring success for both portfolio programs and the Cyber Security organization. Possess executive level presence, ability to lead with influence and communicate effectively across the organization Participate in planning and implementation of current and future security domains including those which may introduce new service areas (e.g. Cloud Computing, DevSecOps). Serves as the primary liaison with various government Authorizing Officials (AO) for business within their area of responsibility. The successful candidate will have a background in cyber security, project management, leadership, collaborative teaming and process improvement initiatives. Possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance, based upon a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check (NAC/LC) conducted within the last five years and access eligibility for Special Access Programs. Subject to routine government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information throughout their employment as required by the job. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Requirements

  • A comprehension of security standards and frameworks, rules and regulations, and system trust principals, such as FedRAMP, FIPS, NIST SP 800 Series, JSIG, OWASP, and CSA Star.
  • Experience managing cybersecurity requirements and /or teams operating in collateral, Special Access Programs (SAP) and /or Specialized Compartmentalized Information (SCI) environments for an enterprise/major business portfolio of programs.
  • Experience successfully interfacing with internal/external customers (DCSA, AO/DAO, GCAs, IT, Program Managers, Cyber Engineering, etc.)
  • Experience leading the authorization and approval of classified information systems
  • Experience managing people, technical requirements, and financial resources
  • Possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance, based upon a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check (NAC/LC) conducted within the last five years and access eligibility for Special Access Programs.
  • Subject to routine government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information throughout their employment as required by the job.
  • MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with multi-tenancy infrastructure and cloud integration
  • Recognized cloud proficiency (CSSP, AWS, CSA, CompTIA Cloud+, CCSK or others)
  • Project management experience
  • Self-driven and results-oriented capable of effectively working multiple tasks concurrently and across an ambiguous and uncertain landscape
  • Ability to motivate, inspire, grow Cybersecurity Team members
  • Experience optimizing earned value management and classified transformation

Responsibilities

  • Strategic direction and leadership of a team of highly technical, geographically dispersed cyber security professionals executing the Risk Management Framework and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).
  • Manage the processes required for the development, implementation, and maintenance of numerous classified computer environments that support multiple program requirements across a large and dynamic organization.
  • Integrate the Classified Cyber Security Program function with the Program Management leadership team in order to execute the strategic cyber security goals of the assigned portfolio.
  • Provide direct leadership and mentorship to Cyber Security Manager's executing on tactical milestones, ensuring success for both portfolio programs and the Cyber Security organization.
  • Participate in planning and implementation of current and future security domains including those which may introduce new service areas (e.g. Cloud Computing, DevSecOps).
  • Serve as the primary liaison with various government Authorizing Officials (AO) for business within their area of responsibility.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
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