Task Area Lead – Information Systems Security Manager SME

JoinPeratonsmission-critical team supporting secure real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nations warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized bycutting-edgeC2ISR capabilities sensor integration and resilient data transport solutions we invite you to join our team.

We areseekinghighly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure distributed systems and mission assurancewhere reliability security and performance are paramount.

Specifically we are looking for aTS/SCI cleared Information Systems SecurityManager-SMEtosupport this missionat MacDill AFB Florida.

Responsibilities:

AsaTask AreaLead Information Systems SecurityManager- SME you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

• Provides technical and management leadership for all RMF and Accelerated Authorization Award (A3) Process support functions across the TaskOrderestablishingoverarching goals and strategic plans for comprehensive security authorization strategies for C2ISR information systems and networks.
• Maintains safe-to-operate roadmap and directs and controls the strategic design development and implementation of advanced RMF processes ensuring systematic integration into acquisition and systems engineering lifecycles at an enterprise level.
• Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in RMF C2ISR systems and cybersecurity program management applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for developing detailed Security Authorization Packages and ensuring continuous mission-critical infrastructure security validation.
• Has overall responsibility forestablishingand implementing innovative approaches that ensure successful obtainment of IATTs ATOs and ATCs for all C2ISR information systems and networks under the programs purview.
• Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management and Authorizing Officials (AOs)regardingstrategic RMF vision capabilities and resource allocation for advanced RMF compliance solutions.
• Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation ensuring RMF effectively addresses emerging security challenges and mission requirements through robust management oversight.
• Directs and controls the methods and staffing for RMF support teams including assignment of Risk Owners for Task 4 in concert with the TO Risk Register to deliver high-impact scalable and resilient security authorization efforts thatoptimizeC2ISR system security.
• Providesauthoritative guidance on all aspects of RMF processes security control assessments and security control effectiveness across information system domains influencing policy and best practices.
• Establishes and governs the architectural principles tools and platforms for all RMF support efforts criticallyimpactingthe reliability resilience and security effectiveness of C2ISR systems.
• Shapes the future direction of C2ISR RMF support for theTask Orderby pioneering new authorization techniques research and advanced compliance strategies directlyimpactingmission success and national security.
• Safeguard sensitive and critical information systems
• Proactively research and mitigate new and evolving technological threats
• Research and stay current on newly released threat prevention strategies from vendors and research orgs (CISA NIST MITRE SANS ISACA)
• Support andassistofficial Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) IG and other official audits inspections and investigations
• Implement and enforce Supply Chain Risk Management (800-161) with acquisition processes
• Assistwith the development and maintenance of program manuals procedure documents operational security and information disclosure reporting guides
• Develop the capability for automatic assimilation of scans STIGs and security control matrices with AI and machine learning for analysis remediation andcATOcapability readiness
• Utilize the followingRole Specific Tools: Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance platforms (XactaeMASS Archer GRC); security control assessment dashboards (NIST SP 800 53 CNSSI 1253); vulnerability scanning and remediation tools (Elastic Stack ACAS Nessus Qualys); SIEM platforms (Splunk ArcSight Elastic Security) for log aggregation and anomaly detection; Zero Trust architecture enforcement tools; cross domain solution monitoring systems (EverfoxHigh Speed Guard Radiant Mercury); encryption and key management systems (Type 1 TACLANE HAIPE IS); configuration management databases (CMDB) for security artifacts; SOP/QRC libraries for standardized cybersecurity processes; lessons learned repositories for ISSM practices;stakeholder communication dashboards for security posture visibility; compliance audit checklists for DoD cybersecurity standards and Raise the Bar requirements.
• Leads Task transition Activities supporting theTask OrderProgram Manager and Transition Manager in planning managing and monitoring Knowledge Transfer (KT) during transition in accordance with the Peraton Transition Methodology (PTM): supports task planning by reporting on project schedules and deliverables; updates the Transition Performance Dashboard (TPD) for AAS and client review; manages coordinates and facilitates the start-up and transition schedule in coordination with the Transition Manager; monitors individual project schedules and provides updates to the IMS; and reports status progress forecasts and risks/issues to critical path to the Transition Manager.

Required qualifications:

• Previousexperience asaTask Lead/Information Systems Security Manageror similar rolesupporting a DoD customer at the CCMDlevel
• Minimum of16years experiencewithprior managerial/supervisory experience

• A current active DoD security clearanceat the TS/SCI level

• US citizenship is
• DoD 8140 role for WRC: 722; Element: CS; Work Role: ISSM; Proficiency Level: Advanced / Ability to obtain

DesiredQualifications:

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Work Environment:

• Location:MacDill AFB FL

• On-site expectations: Full-time on-site presencefor equipment management and asset tracking

• Travel:May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites forlogisticscoordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us

• Be part of a mission-critical team supportingour nations eliteand its mission partners in deliveringcutting-edgeC2ISR capabilities

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations

• Managecutting-edgecommunications and sensor systems that directlyimpactoperational readiness

• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community

• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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