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Summary
Are you a proven cybersecurity leader with deep Department of Defense (DoD) expertise and a passion for protecting mission-critical systems? We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Manager to lead cybersecurity operations, compliance, and risk management activities supporting complex federal and defense environments.
** This position is contingent upon contract award **
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Estimated Salary/Wage
USD $164,504.36/Yr.
Are you a proven cybersecurity leader with deep Department of Defense (DoD) expertise and a passion for protecting mission-critical systems? We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Manager to lead cybersecurity operations, compliance, and risk management activities supporting complex federal and defense environments.
** This position is contingent upon contract award **
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage cybersecurity personnel supporting federal and DoD programs.
- Provide oversight of cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance, and authorization activities.
- Direct the implementation and execution of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.
- Manage Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions.
- Serve as the primary advisor to program leadership on cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements, and security posture.
- Oversee the development, maintenance, and review of cybersecurity documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, security assessments, and authorization packages.
- Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, NIST, federal, and agency-specific cybersecurity policies and standards.
- Manage cybersecurity activities within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
- Direct continuous monitoring activities and vulnerability management programs utilizing tools such as ACAS, Trellix HBSS, Microsoft Defender, and related security technologies.
- Coordinate internal and external cybersecurity assessments, audits, inspections, and accreditation activities.
- Develop cybersecurity policies, procedures, and operational standards to strengthen enterprise security posture.
- Monitor emerging threats and recommend mitigation strategies to safeguard systems and mission operations.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, workforce planning, and professional development for cybersecurity staff.
- Support proposal efforts, strategic planning, and business development activities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in Information Security with strong knowledge of DoD and Federal Government Cybersecurity/Information Assurance policies and procedures.
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience leading Cybersecurity Teams.
- Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) including DoD authorization, accreditation, and assessment activities.
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience utilizing: Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Host-Based Security Systems (HBSS/Trellix, Microsoft Defender, or equivalent technologies), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
- Current training certificates for: eMASS, HBSS/Trellix or equivalent, ACAS
- Current DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III certification
- Active TS clearance.
- Successfully pass background and drug screening
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting classified environments and high-impact systems.
- Experience managing cybersecurity support across multiple programs or contracts.
- Knowledge of NIST 800-series publications, CNSSI requirements, and DoD cybersecurity directives.
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Engineering, or a related field.
- Additional advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CASP+, CCSP, or GSLC.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of security architectures, network defense, vulnerability management, and enterprise cybersecurity frameworks.
- Knowledge of classified information systems security requirements and procedures for securing high-impact systems.
- Knowledge of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, continuous monitoring strategies, and ATO maintenance.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management principles, and compliance management practices.
- Skill in leading and managing cybersecurity teams supporting multiple programs, contracts, or enterprise environments simultaneously.
- Skill in implementing and overseeing Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities across complex organizations.
- Skill in developing cybersecurity strategies, policies, procedures, and implementation plans.
- Skill in analyzing security risks and recommending effective mitigation strategies.
- Skill in conducting security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and compliance reviews.
Estimated Salary/Wage
USD $164,504.36/Yr.
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