Senior Cybersecurity Lead

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense civilian and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy technology and transformation helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration inclusion and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

As a Senior IA/Cybersecurity Lead you will be responsible for evaluating and strengthening security controls conducting risk assessments and managing compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements. Your leadership will be crucial in establishing a security-first culture within the organization and will directly contribute to safeguarding critical information systems.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan implement upgrade or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.
• Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
• Respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
• Monitor DOD and other sites (e.g. Army Cyber) for new standards regulations and policies.
• Review contract deliverables for compliance.
• Support risk management framework (RMF) implementation.
• Assess Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) management plans and processes.
• Develop and maintain Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) for security related activities.
• Manage DD2875 submissions and support provisioning activities.
• Lead a Cybersecurity team and support interaction with other IT teams.

• A minimum of ten years of DoD IA experience.
• Active TS/SCI Required
• Possess one of the following certifications: GSLC CISSP CISM and CISA or another DoD 8570.01-M Level 3 authorized IAT/IAM certification.
• A minimum of eight years of experience analyzing assessing and implementing corrective actions based on vulnerability management and penetration testing tools and work efforts.
• A minimum of eight years of experience with the NIST RMF NIST SP 800-53 STIGs SCAP IAVAs and FISMA.
• A minimum of eight years of experience supporting DoD defensive cyber operational activities including but not limited to information system protection defense response (incident handling) reporting and recovery.
• A minimum of eight years of experience in managing complex DoD projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in an IT related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently.
• Experience leading teams.
• Experience writing Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) COOP Planning POA&Ms and other documentation in support of RMF as required.
• The ability to provide technical evaluation of proposed system(s) and application approaches.

Travel Requirement

This is a remote position; however occasional travel may be required based on project needs client meetings team collaboration events or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence integrity and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications skills and ability to perform the job without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer Aretumcomplies withall applicable federal state and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nations veterans and military familiesprovidingcareer opportunities that honor their service and experience.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and therefore requires an active Top Secret clearance.

• Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation Sick & Public Holidays)

• Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Training & Development

Required Experience:

Senior IC