Information System Security Manager, Lead

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to join our team! In this role you will get to use your knowledge of IT security principles, concepts, and methods, to recommend appropriate technical strategies and address complex and persistent IT security challenges for PdM CAD

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and maintain a formal IS security program and policies for their assigned area of responsibility.

• Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines.

• Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of external information systems (e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization)

• The ISSM shall assume ISSO responsibilities in the absence of the ISSO.

• Maintain required IA certifications.

• Ensure System Administrators (SA) monitor all available resources that provide warnings of system vulnerabilities or ongoing attacks.

• Ensure periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of IS by employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools (shared responsibility with ISSOs).

• Ensure all ISSOs receive the necessary technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) to carry out their duties.

• Ensure approved procedures are used for sanitizing and releasing system components and media.

• Maintain a repository of all organizational or system-level cybersecurity-related documentation (including ATOs) for IS under their purview.

• Coordinate IS security inspections, tests, and reviews.

• Ensure proper measures are taken when an IS incident or vulnerability is discovered.

• Ensure data ownership and responsibilities are established for each IS, and specific requirements (to include accountability, access and special handling requirements) are enforced.

• Ensure development and implementation of an effective IS security education, training, and awareness program.

• Ensure CM policies and procedures for authorizing the use of hardware/software on an IS are followed. Any additions, changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware must be coordinated with the ISSM/ISSO and appropriate AO prior to the addition, change or modification.

• Serve as a voting member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and/or the Risk Executive Board, if applicable.

• Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.

• Manage, maintain, and execute the information security continuous monitoring plan.

• Ensure a record is maintained of all security-related vulnerabilities and ensure serious or unresolved violations are reported to the AO/DAO; and

• Assess changes to the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the security authorization.

What Required Skills and Qualifications You’ll Bring:

• Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

• Bachelors Degree with 10+ years of experience

• Experience working in support of DoD cyber security

What Desired Skills and Qualifications You’ll Bring:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)

• Masters of Science in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$140,700.00 – $253,300.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!