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Job Description
Description
Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. has an immediate need for an experienced IT Professional to serve as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for ARA's Integrated Missions Systems (IMS) located in Raleigh, NC. The candidate designated as ARA's ISSM will support multiple programs applying Information System (IS) security principles, practices, and procedures under Risk Management Framework (RMF) to maintain compliance with appliable security regulations, such as NIST, CNSSI, and 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DAAPM, ICD 705, and JSIG governing the development and management of classified information systems. ISSM will be responsible for managing the ISSO and ISSE teams by providing guidance and support pertaining to day-to-day operations. For this position, ARA will only consider applicants with an active SECRET Security Clearance or higher. Position is not eligible for remote work schedule.
What you'll do as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) :
- Develop, maintain and overseeing the system security program and policies implemented across multiple connected and disconnected information systems.
- Coordinate, review, validate, and approve all activities, which contribute to the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of automated information systems.
- Collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) or Information System Owners (ISO) in maintaining current authorization to operate, and approval to connect for all systems and networks, and in implementing corrective actions identified in the plan of action and milestones.
- Develop policy, guidance, and establish implementation and oversight plans to ensure compliance with Risk Management requirements.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive System-level Continuous Monitoring (SLCM) strategy and monitor any proposed or actual changes to the system and its environment.
- Conduct recurring Cybersecurity reviews on information systems in accordance with DoD RMF practices, DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), NIST 800-53 Special Publications, customer directives, and company policies as applicable. Execute the security testing and evaluation to ensure the correct implementation of security requirements.
- Manage various government security reviews.
- Supervise and provide guidance and technical training to ISSOs, ISSEs within the IMS Cybersecurity Services team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Position Requirements :
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Position Preferences :
Certificates / Security Clearances / Other
Who is ARA?
Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,0771 employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women's Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.
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)
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Experience
Required
