Alternate ISSM / Classified Cybersecurity Associate Manager

Position Overview

The Classified Cybersecurity Associate Manager will oversee the cybersecurity compliance of multiple national critical information systems. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all information systems align with security policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Security Operations: Lead and coordinate day-to-day information system security operations, providing expert guidance on all technical security matters in support of the ISSM.
• Cyber Talent Management: Attract, retain, and develop top cyber talent to ensure a skilled and effective security team.
• Authorization and Compliance: Review, oversee, and ensure accurate RMF Package authorizations, and maintain up-to-date documentation of compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system or develop a plan of actions and milestones (POA&M).
• Security Governance: Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies, practices, and procedures while enforcing compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Configuration Management: Oversee configuration management for security-relevant IS software, hardware, firmware, and documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Lifecycle Management: Maintain precise documentation throughout all phases of the information systems lifecycle, including system design, development, testing, implementation, and disposal.
• Change Management: Evaluate proposed changes or additions to the information system for security relevance and advise on potential risks and mitigations.
• Education and Training: Develop and deliver comprehensive security IS education and training programs.
• Audit and Risk Assessment: Participate in both internal and external security audits and inspections, undertake risk assessments, and identify areas for improvement.
• Incident Response: Assist in analyzing computer security violations and incidents, ensuring proper protection measures and corrective actions are implemented.
• Policy Implementation and Enforcement: Collaborate with the PSR to implement and enforce Information Security Policies and Procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Current Final Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.