Cybersecurity Engineering Manager

The Pennsylvania State University • Reston, VA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This role will focus on and oversee the Special Programs spaces from the information technology, cybersecurity, and compliance perspective. You will lead a team responsible for secure system design, support, compliance, documentation, and continuous monitoring within classified and sensitive research environments.

Requirements

• Assessment and authorization of systems and networks using RMF NIST/ISO standards (e.g. 800-53), Department of Defense directives, DISA STIG, and regulatory requirements
• Strong technical background with significant experience using multiple operating systems, such as Windows and Linux
• Policy, procedure, plan of action and milestone, risk assessment, and security plan development with experience monitoring for compliance
• Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures
• Management or leadership experience in the information technology and security space
• The ability to certify and maintain information security related certifications (eg. Security+ and CISSP)
• Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
• Success working both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level with minimum of CI polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, or Computer Science
• Vulnerability scanning and mitigation utilizing Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, or a similar tool
• Networking fundamentals, including various concepts, tools, and administrative functions
• SEIM management or use for analysis, such as Splunk
• VMWare and management of Virtual Machines
• Training material development

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of information technology, information security, and cybersecurity professionals, to include hiring, workforce development, performance management, and succession planning
• Develop, validate, submit, and maintain information system security plans, certification and authorization packages, security documentation, and plans of action and milestones in support of compliance requirements
• Oversee design, configuration, security, and systems support, ensuring security controls are properly implemented and maintained
• Oversee development and implementation of risk assessments against the information system lifecycle
• Monitor and assist in the assessment of existing and emerging systems and networks to ensure alignment with current cybersecurity policies, concepts, and security measures
• Promote cybersecurity awareness by developing training material related to compliance and audit requirements to support employees with audits and security expectations
• Provide technical leadership in vulnerability scanning, review of security/event log review, network analysis, and incident response to support secure operations
• Collaborate with operational and research leadership to ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout ARL processes

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• robust retirement plans
• substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager