Manager, Classified Systems Information Assurance

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

 

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.   We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.   

 

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Responsibilities

 

Responsibilities:  

 

The Classified Systems Information Assurance Manager will manage a team of Information Systems Security Managers and Information System Security Officers responsible for the overall  security management of classified IT systems supporting multiple Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The successful candidate must have a strong grasp of information technology and security principles, RMF, NIST and DAAPM.  This role requires a strong leader and communicator with outstanding organizational and customer focused skills.  Due to the nature of this work, this job requires on-site presence in Cambridge, MA.

Essential Functions:

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information systems security programs in compliance with NISPOM RMF.
• Manage a team of ISSMs and ISSOs to ensure Information Assurance is functioning in accordance with requirements.
• Provide a leadership presence within the team and with senior stakeholders.
• Interface directly with Authorizing Officials throughout the ATO lifecycle.
• Identify, manage, track and complete high volume/priority program deliverables.
• Serve as the escalation point and authoritative decision making for IT security and compliance matters.
• Research and recommend integrated security solutions for multiple classified IS with various operating systems.
• Assist with design & development of integrated security solutions.
• Prepare and maintain security Assessment and Authorization documentation (e.g., IA SOP, SSP, RAR, SCTM).
• Ensure the development, documentation, and presentation of IS security education, awareness, and training activities for users and others, as appropriate.
• Apply and develop cyber security standards, directives, guidance and policies to collateral classified computing environments.
• Investigate security incidents to include data spills, data integrity incidents, and malicious code incidents.
• Ensure system security measures comply with applicable government policies (RMF, NIST, DISA STIGs, SCAP, DAAPM)  
• Provide configuration management and accurately assess the impact of modifications and vulnerabilities for each system.
• Conduct reviews and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses, and ensure that all security features applied to a system are implemented and functional.
• Provide support to other cybersecurity personnel for maintaining compliance with operating requirements.

Due to the nature of this work, this job requires on-site presence in Cambridge, MA during core business hours.  Occasional off-hours support may be required.

Qualifications

Qualifications:  

 

Required Qualifications:

  

Must have experience.  

• DoD Directive 8570.1 IAM Level 3 or higher certification (CISSP preferred) or able to com