Cyber Security Manager SCI & Special Programs/ISSM

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD
•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking motivated cybersecurity professionals to help us develop system security plans, handle cyber risk decisions, and enable our mission partners to innovate in a secure environment. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to the security and oversight of our classified information systems in support of real world, mission focused tasks. Our team of hardworking technical specialists are motivated by one common goal - securing our systems to enable national security missions. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration where the best idea prevails. As an Information System Security Manager... Your main responsibility will be to ensure classified systems follow government and APL regulations while still meeting program demands and operating in an accredited state. You will lead all aspects of SSP development, maintenance, accreditation/re-accreditation, and oversight, including conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance. You will function as lead contact for IS security inspections, tests, and reviews by oversight authorities. You will support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the Chief of Classified IT Compliance in carrying out the Laboratory's Classified Information Security Program.

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field
  • 8+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience
  • A current CASP+, CISSP, CISSP Associate, CAP, or GSLC certification
  • 5+ years working with the RMF, DAAPM, NISPOM, JSIG or other equivalent security frameworks
  • Outstanding communicator in both written and verbal forms
  • Hold an active Top Secret security clearance
  • Subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information
  • U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

  • Worked as an Auditor, ISSO, ISSM, ISSE, Security Architect or Cyber Risk Manager for 5+ years
  • Held cybersecurity positions in classified DoD or IC environment for 8+ years
  • Currently have an active TS/SCI+ CI or Full Scope poly security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Ensure classified systems follow government and APL regulations while still meeting program demands and operating in an accredited state.
  • Lead all aspects of SSP development, maintenance, accreditation/re-accreditation, and oversight, including conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance.
  • Function as lead contact for IS security inspections, tests, and reviews by oversight authorities.
  • Support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the Chief of Classified IT Compliance in carrying out the Laboratory's Classified Information Security Program.

Benefits

  • Robust education assistance program
  • Unparalleled retirement contributions
  • Healthy work/life balance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Education assistance
  • Training and development
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation benefits
  • Locality allowance
  • Discretionary payments for exceptional performance
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