The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory

Supervisor 2, Information System Security Manager

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience as an ISSM or ISSO focusing on DoD/IC security compliance.
  • Active or current Top Secret security clearance with SCI and Polygraph required.
  • Familiarity with DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process, DAAG, JSIG, and ICD 503.
  • Proficiency in risk management and security frameworks for classified information systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Information Assurance efforts for multiple DoD and special program systems.
  • Conduct continuous monitoring using cyber defense tools to detect malicious activities.
  • Document and escalate security incidents impacting the environment.
  • Perform trend analysis and reporting on cyber defense data.
  • Assist stakeholders in addressing security incidents and compliance issues.
  • Advise on Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations Plans.
  • Mentor and train Security Officers within the team.

Benefits

  • Programs to enhance work-life balance including flexibility and social events.
  • Access to employee clubs such as photography and yoga.
  • Health and finance workshops available.
  • Discounts to local cultural activities and museums.
Full Job Description

Job Description Summary:

The Supervisor 2, Information Systems Security Manger (ISSM) will lead the Information Assurance (IA) efforts for multiple Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Special Program information systems. The Supervisor 2, ISSM manages Information System Security Officers and/or Information System Security Managers (ISSM 1s) as direct reports to achieve favorable authorization decisions. The Supervisor 2, ISSM performs the development, implementation, and evaluation of classified information systems for assigned programs in compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) as outlined in either the DAAG, JSIG, or ICD 503.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Use cyber defense tools for continuous monitoring and analysis of systems to identify malicious activity.

  • Document and escalate incidents that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment.

  • Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.

  • Work with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance.

  • Provide advice and input for Disaster Recovery, Contingency, and Continuity of Operations Plans.

  • Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.

  • Perform risk analysis whenever an application or system is implemented or changed.

  • Ensure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate IT policies and procedures.

  • Leads assigned team to facilitate effective execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

  • Mentor and train Information System Security Officer personnel.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to configure and review security functions of information systems.

  • Ability to conduct security analyses, including security configurations and risk assessments.

  • Ability to lead a team of Information System Security Officers and monitor performance.

  • Familiarity working with DoD/IC Security Control Assessors.

  • Familiarity with C2G/C2C interconnected systems and/or Wide Area Network (WAN) environments.

  • Understanding of virtual environments and containerization tools/technologies.

  • Ability to identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerabilities and configuration data.

  • Ability to apply techniques for detecting host and network based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies.

  • Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Clear and structured thought processes and coherent decision making skills.


Education

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity/Information Technology or equivalent field of study required.

Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience as an ISSM, or performing as an ISSO, implementing DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAG), DoD Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), and/or Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 Risk Management, Certification and Accreditation requirements.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Current in scope Top Secret security clearance with SCI with Polygraph is required.

Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$100,000.00 - $275,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

About The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory

Draper Laboratory is an American non-profit research and development organization, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts; its official name is The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. The laboratory specializes in the design, development, and deployment of advanced technology solutions to problems in national security, space exploration, health care and energy. The laboratory was founded in 1932 by Charles Stark Draper at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to develop aeronautical instrumentation, and came to be called the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory. During this period the laboratory is best known for developing the Apollo Guidance Computer, the first silicon integrated circuit based computer. It was renamed for its founder in 1970, and separated from MIT in 1973 to become an independent, non-profit organization. The expertise of the laboratory staff includes the areas of guidance, navigation, and control technologies and systems; fault-tolerant computing; advanced algorithms and software systems; modeling and simulation; and microelectromechanical systems and multichip module technology.
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