Director of Classified Systems & Network Security

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.

Job Description Summary:

The Director of Classified Systems and Network Security is responsible for the continued standup and execution of the classified program infrastructure, tools, operational processes / governance, systems administration, lifecycle management, and the development and training of a diverse workforce to meet program requirements in a compliant and survivable manner. The Director is responsible for the collateral and special program information assurance and information technology functions within the Security and IT organization. This position must develop and execute a multi-year classified program operations roadmap through driving innovative and impactful solutions. The Director will also be responsible for ensuring classified program operations are efficient, undergo continuous improvement, and align with budget, management of a team of professionals. This position also includes outreach to business stakeholders and external authorization organizations to best align the program operations strategic plan to the needs of the business.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct and lead a multi-disciplinary team in support of program cyber requirements

• Lead a team in the performance of system security engineering activities to include requirements, architecture, design, development, evaluation, certification, and accreditation supporting all phases of systems development and production in the areas of Cybersecurity / Information Assurance (IA) / system security engineering, and security assessment and authorization (A&A) as per RMF (Risk Management Framework) and the NIST System Security Engineering processes

• Execute on business development, strategic planning and cost / schedule focused delivery

• Participate as an active program team member in key recurring operations, including: proposal planning and review, program management reviews, recurring status reporting, staff meetings, etc.

• Support program level requirements for high dollar classified programs and diverse US Government activities where required

• Serve internally and externally as the IA/IT Subject Matter Expert on behalf of Draper

• Establish and drive thoughtful leadership and relationships through partnerships within the Government and DIB

• Supervise administration of classified systems, servers, and networks in support of programs.

• Provide leadership and guidance to a geographically dispersed cross functional matrix team including both direct and indirect reports

• Develop and maintain relationships with external high level law enforcement, Defense Department and Intelligence Agency officials including in country security, intelligence and private sector counterparts

• Closely coordinates cybersecurity controls and governance with the Draper Chief Information Security Officer

• Serves on the Insider Threat Committee for Draper

• Responsible and accountable for remediation and reporting of classified information spills

Skills/Abilities

• Strong budgeting, cost, schedule, technical, management and negotiation skills.

• Knowledge of program financial controls and the business acquisition process and operations

• Ability in defining and implementing a wide range of performance metrics and dashboards to track trends.

• Solid understanding of Cyber protection, resiliency and survivability.

• Knowledge and understanding of the Cyber Key Performance Parameters (KPP) and how to implement within a program.

• Well versed in Defense Industrial Base (DIB) best practices and the competitive landscape with respect to business opportunities and talent management.

• Ability to work within matrixed or virtual teams.

• Ability to align and help customers meet their mission objectives.

• Excellent written and verbal communications, presentation sk