Senior Cyber Security SME

Overview

Senior Cyber Security SME at Steampunk, Inc. Design. Disrupt. Repeat. Be an agent of change on a team committed to client-focused, mission-driven excellence. Steampunk is looking for an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISS0) Team Lead with an appetite for taking on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of ISSOs, including prioritizing continuous monitoring schedules, performance management, and customer relationship management.
• Ensure ISSOs within the program area are properly trained on ISSO activities.
• Provide security-related expertise and mentorship to junior ISSOs within the program area.
• Support personnel management activities for the program area team.
• Ensure security requirements for the assigned major application or general support system are being or shall be met.
• Ensure that requests for security authorization (C&A) of assigned major applications or general support systems are completed in accordance with published procedures.
• Ensure protective measures for physical security threats are in place.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements concerning the use of commercial proprietary software (e.g., copyrights and site licenses).
• Maintain an inventory of hardware and software within the program/development offices or field site facilities.
• Coordinate the development of a Contingency Plan and ensure the plan is tested and maintained.
• Ensure risk analyses are completed to determine cost-effective and essential safeguards.
• Prepare security plans for sensitive systems and networks.
• Attend security awareness and related training programs and distribute security awareness information to the user community as appropriate.
• Report IT security incidents (including computer viruses) in accordance with established procedures.
• Report security incidents not involving IT resources to the appropriate security office.
• Provide input to IT security personnel for reports to higher authority concerning sensitive or national security information systems.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related IT field
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
• Eight years of IA experience, including at least 3 years related to FISMA

Required Skills

• Experience leading teams of information security professionals
• Strong knowledge of a variety of IA concepts, practices, and procedures for secure system integration and operation
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800 publications, especially risk management policy and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of financial audit standards, classified system IA requirements, Privacy Act requirements, or Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Experience evaluating systems, networks, or infrastructure security controls against FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines
• Proficiency in three of the following: vulnerability scanning, OS/Network knowledge (LAN/WAN), information security principles (e.g., defense-in-depth) and supporting technologies, application/database/network security
• Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
• Knowledge of DHS Information Security Policy Directives and Handbooks
• Experience with Azure

Certifications

• One or more professional security certifications, e.g., CISSP, CISA, CEH

Preferred Skills

• Ability to plan and accomplish goals using extensive experience and judgment
• Ability to work independently to solve problems quickly and completely
• Ability to lead effectively and direct the work of others
• Experience collaborating with Federal program stakeholders
• Experience in supporting, monitoring, testing, and troubleshooting hardware and software IA problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Management experience leading a team of security professionals

About Steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including location, requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000 per year. This range is a typical estimate and does not include the full Steampunk benefits package.

Identity Statement: As part of the application process, you may be asked to participate in interviews and assessments. Steampunk is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

Additional

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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