Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

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Job Description:

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and deliver meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.

Our Space Operations Program Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.

Our team is looking for a Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). In this role you will get to focus on the cybersecurity aspects of system design to deal with cyber-related disruptions, minimizing misuse and malicious behavior, while supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Required Skills:

• Performs oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures, advises program managers on security testing methodologies and processes, evaluate certification documentation and provide written recommendations for accreditations, periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology
• The ISSM will act as the primary security advisor to the Program Manager (PM), Authorization Official (AO), and Information System Owner (ISO). In addition, the role will have oversight of a Cybersecurity Team
• Utilize Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) / Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO), Interim Authorization To Test (IATT), and Authority to Connect (ATC) for all existing and new Information Systems (IS) that require accreditation to include on premise and cloud platforms
• Ability to lead and manage the Cybersecurity Program and personnel
• Strong experience with DoD and United States Space Force (USSF) Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes/procedures
• Hands-on experience enforcing information protection policies for all environments
• Experience with task management, metrics collection, and status reporting to management
• Strong ability to produce and maintain varied technical documentation
• Experience with Assured File Transfers (AFTs), IS sanitization and destruction procedures, Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs), contaminations, incident response, virus scanning, privileged user access, and hardware/software configuration management
• 100% onsite is required in Colorado Springs, CO
• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Cybersecurity or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university with minimum 15 years of experience
• Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Secret Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph to achieve SAP security Clearance within 6 months of hire
• Possess a DoD 8140.03/8570.01 Information Assurance Manager III certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC), or Chief Information Security Officer Certification (CCISO)

• Have expert knowledge and hands on experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS) / Trellix

• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous