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Information Systems Security Leaders, We Want You! Cyber assets everywhere are under siege from a wide spectrum of threats. Almost daily, these threats grow in sophistication, breadth and speed.At Northrop Grumman, we take a holistic approach to cybersecurity, looking at the whole cyber landscape of people, processes and technology and the whole security realm of offense, defense, and exploitation. Thought leadership demands nothing less.The Cyber Information Systems Security team is seeking a second level (Level 2) Cyber Information Systems Security Manager to lead a team of Information Systems Security Professionals (ISSOs/ISSMs) in Gilbert, AZ. The Manager of Information Systems Security will supervise a team of professionals. The team performs assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment, or enclave, and will identify where those systems and/or networks deviate from the acceptable configuration, enclave policy, or local policy. This is achieved through passive evaluations, such as compliance audits, as well as active evaluations like vulnerability assessments. This position will help the employees establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. Including:- Support of process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.
- Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., DAAPM, JSIG, ICDs), make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.
- Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
- Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.
- Document the results of Assessments and Accreditation activities, technical or coordination activity and prepare the Body of Evidence (BoE) and including updating the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) as required.
- Periodically conduct a complete review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.
- Ensure the management/coordination with classified programs on the design, testing, and implementing of state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, database products, firewalls, and network architectures to meet government classified Cyber Information Assurance compliance requirements.
- Ensure environments remain compliant and all associated systems/networks achieve and maintain formal accreditation authorizations from government agencies.
- Perform as the Manager and supervise a team of Cyber Information Systems Security (CISS) Information System Security Officers (ISSO)
- Foster an environment for individual development, teamwork, effective performance management, open communication, financial management, and utilization
- Establishment of a strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining formal Assessment & Authorization of systems
- Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e. DAAPM, JSIG, ICD-503). This may include project management.
- Ensure the team follows Northrop Grumman and the Cyber ISS organizations policies and procedures, making sure that all information is accurate and complete in support of those policies and procedures
- Support the formal Security Assessment process required by the company or government customer
- Effectively communicate with program management teams, the Enterprise Services Program Management Office Team, the Information Technology Organization, and Industrial Security
- Assist in the interview and selection process of new employees
- Master's degree with 7 years of Information Systems Security experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 9 years Information Systems Security experience is required
- Must have work experience in the one (or more) of the following areas: Department of Defense Special Access Programs (DoD SAP), and / or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs
- Must have a current DoD 8570 IAM Level III security certification (examples: CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP) in order to be considered
- Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, to include a closed investigation date that was completed within the last 6 years, in order to be considered
- Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
- The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, or similar STEM related discipline, to include 8 years of ISSO/ISSM experience with RMF
- Prior leadership, or management, experience is highly desirable
- Diverse classified information systems security / information assurance background
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior experience communicating with customer and program leadership
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, with prior SAP/SAR access, is highly desirable
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