Information Systems Security Manager - Arlington, United States - Credence Management Solutions, LLC

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Overview:

The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) is responsible for implementing and overseeing cyber hygiene for all refugee operational activities within the Refugee Processing Center (RPC).

Reporting directly to the Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager for the RPC project.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

  • Supports the PM and DPM in executing the RPC project.
  • Ensure that all IT systems are compliant with NIST, FISMA, and other governmental security requirements.
  • Lead the development and implementation of the System Security Plan (SSP) and all associated documentation required for the RMF Assessment and Authorization process.
  • Play a crucial role in managing, developing, and executing Continuous monitoring plan to ensure all FISMA system remain compliant by actively participating in the IT change management process. Assess and provide mitigation recommendation for potential security risks associated with system changes.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with system owners and information owners to ensure seamless and secure implementation of changes to the system. This includes coordinating change management processes, assessing potential security or privacy impacts, and working towards effective resolutions.
  • Conduct thorough assessments of the security or privacy impact resulting from system changes, considering factors such as data sensitivity, access controls, confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Provide recommendations and guidance for mitigating any identified risks or vulnerabilities.
  • Provide expert guidance and support to project teams regarding security requirements and controls during system development, integration, and maintenance phases.
  • Coordinate with crossfunctional teams to ensure that security controls are integrated seamlessly into system architectures and configurations.
  • Collaborate with Department of State and/or external auditors and assessors during security assessments and audits, addressing any findings and facilitating the timely resolution of identified issues.
  • Manage the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) process, ensuring that identified security weaknesses and vulnerabilities are promptly documented, tracked, and remediated.
  • Collaborate with relevant teams and stakeholders to prioritize and address items on the POA&M, ensuring timely remediation actions are taken to maintain the security posture of the systems.
  • Provide timely and accurate information in response to data calls and queries from internal and external partners, such as IRM/A&A, GITR, and other government agencies.
  • Interpret interdepartmental and government directives related to security requirements, policies, and guidelines, and effectively communicate these directives to crossfunctional teams.
  • Facilitate crossteam communication and coordination to ensure that securityrelated issues are addressed in a timely manner, promoting efficient remediation efforts.
  • Monitor and assess the impact of interdepartmental and government directives on existing systems, identifying necessary adjustments or changes to maintain compliance and security.
  • Collaborate with relevant teams to develop and implement action plans for timely remediation of security vulnerabilities and noncompliant areas based on interpreted directives.
  • Stay informed about emerging security trends, changes in regulations, and industry best practices, incorporating this knowledge into crossteam communications and remediation efforts.
  • Guide and manage the ISSO team to ensure optimal performance. Provide mentorship, training, and manage resources and workloads effectively.
  • Oversees user access process to ensure operational integrity of the system. Enforces the information security configuration and maintains system for issuing, protecting, changing, and revoking passwords.
  • Prepare and present regular reports detailing the status of the IT security landscape, including project status, active tasks, team's updates, and compliance status.
  • Performs complex product evaluations, recommends, and implements products/services for network security. Validates and tests complex security architecture and design solutions to produce detailed engineering specifications with recommended vendor technologies.
  • Reviews, recommends, and oversees the installation, modification or replacement of hardware or software components and any configuration change(s) that affects security.
  • Research, evaluate and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies and introduce them to the enterprise in alignment with IT security strategy.
  • Serve as a A/ISSO for RPC and liaison between the RPC and Department of State IRM/IA
  • Collaborate with Change, Problem, and Release Management for security impacts to the environment.
  • Review new security solutions designs and specifications to validate they are ready for existing security operations environment.
  • Provide recommendat

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