Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
Overview:
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Description:
Markon is seeking an experienced ISSM to support an intelligence customer in the A&A process.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and implement the Assessment & Authorization process under the Risk management framework for new and existing information systems
- Lead and plan for technology insertion by keeping up with new technologies and capabilities such as encryption, transport, networking, and routing, among other things
- Review assessment reports and assist projects in identifying security risks (technical and non-technical) and developing effective mitigation strategies such as Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs)
- Support the development or modification of System Security Plans (SSPs), security requirements, and other supporting documents for the Assessment and Authorization process
- Assist projects in determining their security requirements by analyzing project's business needs and help evaluate industry offering to identify products that meet security requirements
- Provide security review and approval for changes to accredited systems, such as installation of new software and opening network ports, network architecture concepts, etc.
- Provide recommendations for security approval for devices being brought into Sponsor building
- Provide feedback for sponsor computer incident team to resolve cyber incidents
- Provide input to improve group processes by recording lessons learned, creating standard operating procedures
- Ensure all products and administrative documentation is completed and maintained in order to ensure continuity and historical reference.
Qualifications:
- Experience with customer's A&A tools.
- Previous experience as an ISSM in the IC
- Bachelors + a minimum of 5 years, 10 years to qualify for senior
- Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph
Salary Range: USD $165,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 /Yr.
The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.