Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)/ Associate Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

Company Overview:

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 65 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. https://www.macom.com/. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives, and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)/ Associate Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

Primary Responsibilities

• Liaise with DCSA for ISS-related reviews and communications; build a collaborative relationship with DCSA and other government security officials at the direction of Security Manager
• Collaborate with the Security Manager to assess, revise and implement various policies and procedures related to the NISP
• Create and manage documentation that supports the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) of designated systems in line with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Conduct security control assessments as part of the Continuous Monitoring Plan
• Manage configuration for assigned systems and ensure audits are conducted to maintain security integrity
• Perform assessments of hardware and software inventories
• Identify weaknesses in system security controls and act as the point of contact for addressing technical and physical issues
• Investigate security incidents, including data spills, data integrity issues, malicious activities and insider threats
• Engage in monthly meetings with stakeholders of the Insider Threat Program (ITP)
• Oversee the Classified Security Program concerning Information Systems
• Work together with offsite ISSMs and FSOs to develop a strong and effective peer review program
• Assist in personnel clearance processing
• Assist in maintaining facility clearance activities
• Serve as the security liaison for the review and approval of all prime and subcontract DD254s
• Meet the requirements specified in 32 CFR Part 117

Job Requirements

• Frequent domestic travel
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Minimum of 1-4 years of related experience
• Superior communications, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science or a related field
• Preferred Qualifications
• Technical expertise to support decisions, approvals, interpretations, and acceptable deviations from regulations for IS compliance with various government agencies and regulations (RMF, STIGs, related NIST publications) across multiple Operating Systems and components.
• Ensure adherence to Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies, concepts, and measures for both existing and new accredited Information Systems.
• Assess potential security threats through Continuous Monitoring.
• Maintain and document configuration management (CM) for system software, hardware, and firmware.
• Execute antivirus updates, install system patches, and perform security self-assessments.
• Familiarity with eMASS/DISS/NBIS.
• Strong written, verbal, listening, and presentation abilities.
• Knowledge to support decisions, approvals, interpretations, and acceptable deviations from regulations for industrial security compliance with various government agencies and regulations (related NIST publications).
• Effective problem-solving capabilities concerning the industrial security program.
• Completion of CDSE ISSM Courses or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of appointment.
• Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

EEO:

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call 1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.