Information Systems Security Manager - Alexandria, United States - Amentum

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    Amentum is seeking an **Information Systems Security Manager** to join our team and support our **Alexandria, VA** customer. We are looking for team members who are passionate about making a difference by working on critical efforts we manage as a premier government contractor.

    You enjoy providing mid-level management support while multitasking in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and collaborating with stakeholders and other government agencies. One of your strong points is your eagerness to put customer needs at the forefront of your problem-solving. You are proactive in asking questions when you need more information to ensure customer needs are met in the most efficient way possible. As a team player, you thrive in helping your colleagues and look forward to supporting our customers professionally.

    Responsibilities:

    + Perform a variety of Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) functions which are broad in nature and support multi-tier IA and CND functions to include, but not limited to, systems engineer, audit/inspection, infrastructure support, certification and accreditation, vulnerability management, detection and response support services

    + Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program

    + Provide security certification test and evaluation of assets, vulnerability management and response, security assessments, and customer support

    + Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed

    + Evaluate security solutions and assist in the management of information system security to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information

    + Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation

    + Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware

    + Prepare, review, and maintain documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs), and other user guides and technical publications.

    Here at Amentum, we are purpose-driven with a fierce commitment to deliver on our promises. We create trailblazing solutions, have unwavering integrity, and embrace inclusion and collaboration. Our team is excited to help customers solve todays and tomorrows problems, giving confidence and reassurance that together well accomplish mission success.

    **Minimum Requirements:**

    + PhD degree in a related field

    + Or a Masters degree in a related field, and at least 2 years of Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) experience

    + Or a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and at least 4 years of Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) experience

    + Or an Associates degree in a related field, and at least 6 years of Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) experience

    + Or a High school diploma/GED, at least 8 years of Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) experience

    + Possess one of the following certifications (higher levels of the listed certifications also qualify, such as a CCNP certification instead of a CCNA):

    + DoD 8570 IAT II certification (which includes either a Security+, CCNA-Security, CySa+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, and/or SSCP certification)

    + DoD 8570 IAM II certification (which includes either a CAP, CASP+CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, and/or HCISPP certification)

    + Ability to understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts) and write technical copies of various documents types

    + Familiarity with multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.

    + Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility, and the ability to obtain a polygraph after hire. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    + Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environment

    Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veterans status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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