Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

$112,420 - $191,070/Yr

BAE Systems - Burlington, MA

Part-time - Mid Level

Burlington, MA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Jumpstart your career as a cybersecurity professional with BAE Systems, supporting and protecting information systems critical to national security at one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense. Develop your Information Assurance (IA) career through hands-on application, work with seasoned professionals, and a training and development plan designed to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-based environment. If you are looking to learn, influence, and help develop top cyber technologies, applications, and processes that protect and service our customers wherever they may be air, land, and sea, come join our award-winning security family here at Electronic Systems (ES). In this role, you will be responsible for supporting adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs, and associated NIST publications. You will obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for various systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position supports cybersecurity efforts throughout the RMF process for one or more assigned programs, including the development and management of System Security documentation, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls, and continuous monitoring of controls. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support adherence to Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs, and associated NIST publications.
• Obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for various systems by adhering to RMF.
• Support cybersecurity efforts throughout the RMF process for assigned programs.
• Develop and manage System Security documentation, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Assess and audit systems security controls and perform continuous monitoring of controls.
• Provide oversight for all classified systems compliance and execute a strong self-inspection program.
• Ensure all security certification and accreditation documents for classified systems are up-to-date.
• Coordinate security-related activities with information security architects, senior information security officers, information system owners, and information system security officers.

Requirements

• IAM Level II certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements.
• ISSM or relevant cybersecurity experience.
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills.
• Ability to adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interface with other IA team members and security disciplines.

Nice-to-haves

• Run and maintain the entire information assurance program for more complex efforts or areas.
• Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
• Translate operational requirements into technical requirements and architectures needed to meet program objectives.
• Experience with conducting all aspects of a self-inspection.
• Experience with periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Prepared incident reports of analysis methodology and results.
• Knowledge of new and emerging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity technologies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards