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Cyber Security Lead

The Ceres Group

Cyber Security Lead

Security

Colorado Springs, CO

Government

JO-1706-455

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 5-10 information security professionals in the accreditation activities of 25+ Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages
  • Support the functions of the Information System Security Manager's (ISSM) office
  • Interpret contractual requirements and develop/execute plans to meet the requirements
  • Maintain schedules and meet externally driven deadlines
  • Balance team workload and responsibilities
  • Liaise between multiple contract companies to ensure cybersecurity requirements are being met
  • Represent the interests of the government customer and the ISSM in meetings with representatives of the development, engineering and testing communities as well as from various government organizations such as Air Force Space Command, Headquarters Air Force and National Security Agency.
  • As a section manager, establish goals and evaluate performance of subordinate staff.
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 7 years of cybersecurity/IA/IT/project management experience

Cybersecurity certification that meets 8570 IAM II requirements (CISSP, CISM, CASP, etc)

Specific experience leading a team of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals

Ability to manage multiple projects with flexible and varying deadlines

Understanding of the RMF process

Secret clearance

Desired Requirements

Master's degree and 10+ years of cybersecurity/IA/IT/project management experience

Direct experience in processing RMF packages through the Authorizing Official's office

Experience in completing and analyzing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)

Familiarity with eMASS database for recording RMF security controls

Experience in testing IT systems for vulnerabilities and applying fixes and/or mitigations

Experience in applying cybersecurity requirements to space mission systems

Top Secret clearance with ability to quickly obtain SCI

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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