Senior Cyber Security Engineer/Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Lincoln, MA

About The Position

Participate in acquisition meetings (PMR, PDR, CDR, etc.), concept of operation (CONOP) working groups, change boards, technical exchange meetings and other similar activities. Work between architecture-level and implementation-level engineering meetings to maintain a system-wide view of security functions and apply risk mitigation strategies at the appropriate level. Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues Develop and implement a security assessment plan Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customers Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization to government PM's Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level function Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating and reporting security violations and incidents Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber security Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries under your purview

Requirements

12+ years' technical experience in cybersecurity, information technology with focus on cybersecurity implementations.
Firm understanding of the DoD 8500.1-M, DoDM 5205.07, Volume 1, Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) Number 503.
Experience with EMASS, XACTA or equivalent RMF tools.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, networking, or programming.
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8140 for Information Assurance Manager Level II
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or (CISSP-ISSEP/CISSP-ISSAP)
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility
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Responsibilities

Participate in acquisition meetings (PMR, PDR, CDR, etc.), concept of operation (CONOP) working groups, change boards, technical exchange meetings and other similar activities.
Work between architecture-level and implementation-level engineering meetings to maintain a system-wide view of security functions and apply risk mitigation strategies at the appropriate level.
Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues
Develop and implement a security assessment plan
Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customers
Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes
Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization to government PM's
Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program
Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties
Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation
Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level function
Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating and reporting security violations and incidents
Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system
Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements
Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber security
Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed
Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization
Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries under your purview