Cyber Risk Management Lead

Cybersecurity Risk Management LeadLeads the identification, communication, and distribution of cybersecurity risks and actionable mitigations/remediations at the tactical and strategic levels across the Agency IT environment, working closely with the VAT, SOC, CTI, SCAs, ISSMs, ISSOs, and system owners.Responsibilities include:reviews change requests, prioritizes vulnerability remediation, and identifies common security-gap patterns using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.develops Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) and Cyber Risk Recommendation Memos (CRRMs) and supports Component Cyber Acquisition Risk Management (C-CARM) through the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework.Identify tactical risks by working with operational teams (VAT, SOC, CTI) to build a full picture of tactical cyber risk; review and recommend approval/denial of tactical change requests.Support prioritization of vulnerability remediation and identification of common security-gap patterns using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.Identify strategic risks by working with SCAs, ISSMs, ISSOs, and system owners; support Component Cyber Acquisition Risk Management (C-CARM) through templates/guidance tied to Acquisition Decision Events.Develop and review Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) and Cyber Risk Recommendation Memos (CRRMs).Conduct Risk Assessments gathering data on incidents, vulnerabilities, POA&Ms, KEVs, loss-magnitude metrics, threat actors, and TTPs.Support development of an organizational risk tolerance level and information system risk profiles aligned to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.Maintain a near-real-time holistic risk management dashboard and CSD risk register for senior management visibility.Provide briefings to senior management on the Agency's cyber risk posture; support Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) documentation.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field.Minimum 7 years of professional experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance; or, with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, 5 years of such experienceOne of the following: CompTIA Security+; ISC2 CISSP; ISACA CISM; ISACA CRISC; GIAC GCED; CompTIA CEHCandidates must be US citizens (no dual citizens) with the ability to pass a federal background investigation in order to gain access to sensitive information.Other Job Specific Skills:Demonstrated knowledge/experience with: Risk Assessments; NIST SP 800-37 RMF; NIST Cybersecurity Framework; NIST SP 800-53 security controls; managing POA&Ms reviewing vulnerability scan results; using the Enterprise Logging System for audit-log review; reviewing OS/application/database security baseline configuration; performing security impact analysis on change requests; writing security policy; and understanding of M-22-09 / Zero Trust Architecture pillarsCompensation Ranges:Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.EEO Requirements:It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.Disclaimer:The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.