Cyber Security, Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

About the role

Advance your career as a cybersecurity professional with BAE Systems, supporting and protecting information systems critical to national security at one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense. Develop your cybersecurity career through hands-on application, work with seasoned professionals, and a training and development plan designed to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-based environment. In C4ISR Systems, you’ll help develop systems that provide actionable intelligence for our warfighters and decision makers through innovative technical solutions from the seas, to the skies, to the stars.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM, DAAG, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications.
• Obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for various systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Development and management of System Security documentation, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls, and continuous monitoring of controls.
• Advance standardization, automation, and resilience capabilities across the organization while aligning with business priorities and risk tolerance.
• Multitask and oversee programs spanning multiple disciplines, facilities, and Government Authorities.
• Provide oversight for compliance of classified systems and ensure the execution of our strong self-inspection program.
• Ensure all security certification and accreditation documents in relation to all classified systems are up to date.
• Ensure continuous monitoring (e.g. weekly, monthly, etc.) in accordance with cognizant security authority requirements are being implemented and met.
• Coordinate security-related activities with information security architects, information system owners, common control providers, system/network administrators, and information system security officers.
• Develop core documentation including System Security Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Plans of Actions and Milestones, Remediation Plans, and Configuration Management Plans.
• Review and create mitigation reports from compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, SCAP, ACAS, SCC).
• Audit and certify compliance of various systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, Network Devices, and peripherals).
• Develop and deliver IA-related briefings and training material.

Requirements

• Active US Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
• IAM Level II certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M / 8140.03 requirements or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment.
• Strong organizational skills, customer focused, excellent communicator, and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to interface with other cybersecurity team members, physical security, program personnel, and government security representatives.
• Experience with the development of core documentation including System Security Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Plans of Actions and Milestones, Remediation Plans, and Configuration Management Plans.
• Experience with the review and creation of mitigation reports from compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, SCAP, ACAS, SCC).
• Experience with auditing and certifying compliance of various systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, Network Devices, and peripherals).
• Experience with development and delivery of IA-related briefings and training material.

Qualifications

• Ability to run and maintain the entire information assurance program for more complex efforts or area.
• Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
• Translate operational requirements into technical requirements and architectures needed to meet program objectives.
• Experience conducting all aspects of self-inspections and staff assisted visits.
• Experience with periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments; including user accounts, application access, file system, and integrity scans to determine compliance.
• Ability to prepare incident reports of analysis methodology and results.
• Knowledge of new and emerging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity technologies.
• Employ best practices when implementing security controls within an information system; to include, software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.
• Ability to function as an integral part of the development team to include designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy systems.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $118,095 - $200,762. This range is based on market pay structures; individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

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