Information Security Assurance Assistant Group Supervisor

About the role

The Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS) in Information Security Assurance (ISA) role is a strategic and operational leadership position within a shared leadership model. This role focuses primarily on the compliance pillar and partners with the Group Supervisor to lead a high-performing organization of cybersecurity professionals.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Group Supervisor to align strategy, priorities, and execution across the ISA Group
• Share responsibility for overall group performance, section leadership, and staff engagement
• Provide full leadership coverage in the absence of the Group Supervisor and across all ISA functions as needed
• Ensure seamless integration and coordination between all sections and responsibility pillars
• Lead the maturation of ISA’s cybersecurity risk management and compliance program
• Provide strategic oversight of the Laboratory's compliance posture with government regulations with a primary focus on CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 requirements
• Collaborate with business areas and technical staff to support compliance assessments and serve as a key liaison with Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs)
• Drive a risk-based, "how do we get to yes" approach that balances compliance requirements, operational needs, and practical risk management
• Establish and maintain processes for risk identification, assessment, acceptance, and mitigation
• Lead the Laboratory's CMMC assessment program, including oversight of C3PAO relationships and preparation for annual affirmations of compliance across the organization
• Lead the buildout of posture monitoring, configuration management, and cloud compliance capabilities across ISA sections
• Ensure continuous monitoring principles are operationalized and aligned with both compliance requirements and the broader threat detection and response
• Lead the hiring and development of section leadership and staff as the sections mature
• Ensure Section Supervisors are effectively managing staff performance, development, and accountability within their respective security functions
• Identify and develop high-potential staff and build leadership bench strength across the broader ISA Group
• Provide expert guidance on complex risk decisions, including exception handling and compensating controls
• Partner with threat detection and incident response leadership to maintain feedback loops between detection findings and control improvements
• Leverage data and analytics to identify systemic risks, control gaps, and trends across the security program
• Provide executive management awareness of the ongoing state of compliance across the enterprise

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field, or requisite experience
• Have at least 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant experience in governance, risk, and compliance
• Have at least 5 years of experience leading and/or managing teams with demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Have strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and applicable federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks
• Demonstrate the ability to translate policy and regulatory requirements into actionable security practices
• Have experience balancing mission needs with security and compliance requirements in complex environments
• Have familiarity with cloud security architectures, identity-first security models, or modern data platforms
• Have experience using data and metrics to drive risk-based decisions
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to operate effectively at all levels of leadership
• Able to obtain a Secret security clearance

Benefits

Eligible staff will receive a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. APL also offers a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance, and discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Pay

Minimum Rate: $105,000 Annually
Maximum Rate: $290,000 Annually

Schedule

Not specified

Job Title

Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS) in Information Security Assurance (ISA)

Company Description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. We celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

About Us

Why Work at APL? At APL, we bring world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accessibility@jhuapl.edu.