Information Systems Security Manager (TS/SCI) {S}

ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country's space endeavors. We're a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now!

ARKA Group is a leader in providing cutting-edge satellite communication and mission application solutions for the aerospace and defense sectors. We specialize in satellite ground systems, mission management, data analytics, data transport, and cloud infrastructure expertise, helping our customers advance their missions with precision and reliability.

This is an on-site position that can be located at either our Aurora, CO or King of Prussia, PA locations (OR JUST ONE LOCATION). In support of work / life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that's of interest to you. We also offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates as well as consideration for sign on bonuses consistent with skills and experience levels.

Position Overview :

This position is for an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) located in King of Prussia, PA. The ISSM will support information system life cycle activities to include categorizing systems for new programs, preparing risk management framework packages, and reviewing regular maintenance, support, and upgrades of systems during program execution. The ISSM will be the focal point for information systems security issues across the business area and maintain the day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring of information systems. The ISSM will be reporting to the FSO of the business unit and working closely with all levels of personnel throughout the enterprise. This position is required to be on-site five days a week.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and administration of classified / sensitive AIS systems and network equipment to support program operations
• Plan, develop, implement, and maintain programs, policies, and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of stand-alone systems, networks, and data
• Develop, maintain and submit system / network accreditation documentation. (e.g., IA SOP, SSP, MSSP, RAR, SCTM)
• Provide system security management to ensure systems / networks are operated and maintained in accordance with (IAW) regulatory guidelines and in-house implemented policies and procedures
• Implement patches and upgrades to stand-alone in-house systems / networks
• Administer AIS security training, ensuring users are provided initial and refresher awareness briefings for their role and level of responsibility
• Ensure Automated Information System (AIS) activities comply with established security procedures
• Support and / or lead internal / external agency and customer compliance audits
• Respond to and report AIS incidents as per established policies and plans
• Other activities / assignments as designated per the FSO / CPSO / Program Management

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Location :

This position is based out of ARKA's King of Prussia, PA campus. Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer :

EHS / Environmental Requirements :

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move / lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements :

This position requires an active US Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions :

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)