Cybersecurity Principal

Cybersecurity Principal

Hanscom Air Force Base, MA

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Principal to support the HNI Division at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (Principal) serves as the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and acts as technical advisors to AOs, are primarily responsible for maintaining the overall security posture of the systems within their organization and are accountable for the implementation of DoDI 8510.01.
• The organization’s cybersecurity program is developed by ISSMs that includes cybersecurity architecture, requirements, objectives and policies, cybersecurity personnel, and cybersecurity processes and procedures.
• ISSMs are also in charge of the continuous monitoring of systems within their purview to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies. ISSM responsibilities of an ISSM include, but are not limited to:
• Support implementation of the RMF.
• Perform the ISSM duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 and DoDI 8500.01 for assigned systems/applications.
• Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems security program and policies for their assigned area of responsibility.
• Supporting the system/application A&A effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., RMF).
• Ensure proper measures are taken when an Information System incident or vulnerability is discovered.
• Maintain and report IS and Platform Information Technology systems assessment and authorization status and issues in accordance with DoD Component guidance.
• Provide direction to the ISSO in accordance with DoDI 8500.01.
• Ensure that ISSOs are appointed in writing and provide oversight to ensure they are following established cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with the organization's security manager to ensure issues affecting the organization's overall security are addressed appropriately.
• Ensure that Information Owners and stewards associated with DoD information received, processed, stored, displayed, or transmitted on each DoD Information Systems and Platform Information Technology system are identified in order to establish accountability, access approvals, and special handling requirements.
• Maintain a repository for all organizational or system-level cybersecurity-related documentation.
• Monitor compliance with cybersecurity policy, as appropriate, and review the results of such monitoring.
• Ensure that cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are synchronized and coordinated with affected parties and organizations.
• Act as the primary cybersecurity technical advisor to the AO for DoD Information Systems and Platform Information Technology systems under their purview.
• Ensure that cybersecurity-related events or configuration changes that may impact DoD Information Systems and Platform Information Technology systems authorization or security posture are formally reported to the AO and other affected parties, such as IOs and stewards and AOs of interconnected DoD Information Systems.
• Ensure the secure configuration and approval of IT below the system level (i.e., products and IT services) in accordance with applicable guidance prior to acceptance into or connection to a DoD Information System or Platform Information Technology system.
  
  

Education and Experience:

Must have the following education and experience:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in related field and at least fifteen (15) years of general work experience, ten (10) of which must be in the cybersecurity.
• DoDD 8140 compliant IAM Level III certification, such as the Global Information Assurance Certification, Security Leadership Certification, Certified Information Security Manager and/or CISSP is required.
  
  

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance by date of hire.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.
  
  

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance
  
  

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ