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Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. With revenues of $125M+, and a staff of more than 630, Riverside Research provides high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. Riverside Research also supports advanced technical education and collaborates widely with university researchers. The company was formed from a respected research laboratory at Columbia University and has a current focus on technical areas including Radar systems, Optics and Photonics, Electromagnetics, Plasma physics, Geoint, Masint, Systems Engineering, and Modeling & Simulation. Riverside Research's open innovation R&D model encourages both internal and external collaboration to accelerate innovation, advance science, and expand market opportunities. In 2015, Riverside Research expanded its facility in Dayton, OH, adding a 30,000 square-foot Open Innovation Center (OIC). The OIC is a collaborative R&D environment that fosters creativity, synergy, and ultimately delivers innovative solutions to current and anticipated challenges. The OIC sets the standard for collaborative innovation and is dedicated to promoting research across the company. Riverside Research has additional research facilities in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Centreville, VA; and Champaign, IL.
JOB NUMBER: 657Riverside Research is seeking an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) who would serve as the principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems for the government customer. The ISSM will maintain and oversee the information security program and ensure all the security policies and procedures are implemented properly while utilizing their leadership and organizational skills to lead and manage a team of information security and technology professionals. This position is located on WPAFB, Ohio. The candidate will be an accomplished Information Assurance (IA) professional with the experience and understanding of information technology and information security, ability to prioritize tasks, and coordinate between multiple constituents while ensuring the information systems remain accredited by meeting the stipulations of each information systems Authority to Operate (ATO). All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Job Responsibilities:- Develop and maintain a formal information system security program and policies
- Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines
- Ensure the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is appointed in writing and provide oversight to ensure that the ISSO follows established information system policies and procedures
- Manage System Administrators to ensure that maintenance of information systems, including the installation and updating of approved software, patches, and firmware, is performed
- Periodically conduct tests to evaluate the security posture of the information system by employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools
- Ensure approved procedures are used for sanitizing and releasing components and media
- Maintain a repository of all organizational and system-level cybersecurity-related documentation (including ATOs) for all information systems
- Coordinate all information security inspections, tests, and reviews
- Ensure proper measures are taken when an incident or vulnerability is discovered
- Verify development and implementation of an effective information security education, training, and awareness program
- Coordinate any modifications to the information systems with the appropriate Authorizing Official (AO) prior to the change
- Serve on the Configuration Control Board (CCB) with vetoing authority to any proposed changes that are deemed detrimental to the security of the information system
- Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures
- Manage, maintain, and execute the information security continuous monitoring plan
- Maintain a record of all security-related vulnerabilities and coordinate serious or unresolved violations are reported to the AO
- Assess changes to the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the security authorization
- Maintain the required certifications that meet DoD 8570 requirements
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in related fields or relevant years of experience
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance
- COMPTIA Security+ certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level I equivalent certification
- Experience obtaining and maintaining accreditation
- 5+ years of experience in IA
- Experience supervising/managing a team
- Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 (RMF)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) or Information Technology
- ISC2 CISSP Certification or equivalent (DoD 8570 IAM Level II)
- SCI Eligible
- Project management experience (e.g., PMP)
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