Manager - Cybersecurity

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Job Summary :

The Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety of information systems assets and protecting systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Subject matter expert in general or within a specialized field, solves problems which are complex in nature, requiring the application of differing techniques. Relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals with advanced coordination and control. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Tasks and assignments tend to be highly complex, non-routine and / or require a greater level of expertise. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined.

Starlab's global headquarters is located in Webster, TX, near the Johnson Space Center. We are ideally seeking candidates in the Houston area who can work hybrid with our team in this office, but will consider non-local candidates with the right skill set.

Responsibilities :

• Develops and implements enterprise information security architectures and solutions
• Serves as a security expert in application development, database design, network, and / or platform (operating system) efforts, helping project teams comply with enterprise and IT security policies, industry regulations, and best practices
• Researches, designs, and advocates new technologies, architectures, and security products that will support security requirements for the enterprise and its customers, business partners, and vendors
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of information security strategy and architecture
• Analyzes business impact and exposure based on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks
• Develops and executes security controls, defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company email, data, e-commerce and web-based systems
• Researches attempted or successful efforts to compromise systems security and designs countermeasures
• Maintains hardware, software and network firewalls and encryption protocols
• Administers security policies to control physical and virtual access to systems
• Provides information to management regarding the negative impact on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information and systems.
• Manages and partners with third party information security vendors
• Partners and works with Government agencies, including NASA, the Department of Defense (DoD) and other relevant agencies, on information security matters
• Communicates security risks and solutions to business partners and IT staff as needed
• Participates in annual Information Security training / fairs
• Attends cybersecurity events and participates in other external cybersecurity activities to maintain current in the field
• Responds to emergencies and remediates information security incidents
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
• Protected Data & Classification of Data - The position will be responsible for knowledge of government data protection requirements such as but not limited to NIST 800-53 (moderate & high), NIST 800-171, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Export controlled / ITAR regulations and subsequent execution or participating with team members in data protection strategies & implementations.
• Project Management - Plans and coordinates all aspects of internal cybersecurity-specific projects from initiation to delivery. Coordinates work performed by cybersecurity staff and internal customers / partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs / impact assessments. Develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget constraints.
• Develop Cybersecurity protection roadmap & steps to implementation.
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
• Engage, develop and motivate your team within our values using defined HR processes & development tools,
• Build a trustful and inclusive environment, promoting collaboration, facts driven decisions and an out of silos mindset,
• Ensure deliverables on quality, time and cost to ensure Customer Satisfaction; escalate risks and opportunities.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement by detecting and eliminating non added-value activities.
• Secure the business at short / mid / long term, contributing to increase company profitability.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Cybersecurity related discipline

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Certifications preferred but not required include CISSP, CISM, etc.

Active DoD security clearance preferred

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

Cloud security posture management (CSPM)

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Starlab offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, unlimited paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you're not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To meet obligations and signed agreements with NASA which allow access to necessary and critical data to perform these duties, you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from NASA, which authorization would not be granted for persons born in, or who have current or dual citizenship in, Russia, China (PRC) or any country from the designated countries list () that is on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.

Starlab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.