IT Security Manager

IT Security Manager

iQuasar, LLC is seeking to fill IT Security Manager in Washington, DC. At iQuasar, we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, matching 401k plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity.

Position: IT Security Manager

Clearance: Top Secret

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote)

Position Type: Exempt

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Collect and maintain data needed to meet system cybersecurity reporting
• Ensure daily report and any other cyber or system security reporting deadlines are met
• Escalate or oversee the escalation of cybersecurity issues in accordance with organizational policy
• Ensure cybersecurity procedures and best practices are properly documented, formatted, and disseminated using standard operating procedure templates
• Ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated into the continuity planning for the system(s) and/or organization(s)
• Evaluate and execute security tool development efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately installed
• Manage the monitoring of information security data sources to maintain organizational situational awareness
• Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc
• Responsible for managing a team of security personnel, advising senior leadership of threats to security, and proposing changes to the companys policies to reduce the organizations risk
• Exhibit technical skill in configuring and maintaining cybersecurity tools
• Oversee ongoing operations of security assets to ensure that a defense in depth security model is in place
• Ability to review logs for unusual or suspicious activity, interpret and make recommendations for resolution
• Ability to recommend and coordinate with engineering and operations personnel any security patches, disaster recovery procedures, and any other measures required in the event of a security breach
• Collect meaningful metrics and key performance indicators for reporting cybersecurity threats and trends
• Produce communications both oral and written to a variety of audiences. Effectively interact on business or technical matters and convey complex and/or critical material in an easy-to-understand style and manner
• Problem solving. Assure timely resolution of operational problems by utilizing effective problem management techniques. Display the highest level of critical thinking; making timely and sound decisions; reach decisions under conditions of uncertainty
• On-call security support as needed
• Perform related job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years IT experience, with at least 5 years in an information security role and at least 3 years of management/supervisory experience
• Active CISSP or CISM certification
• BS in Cybersecurity or related field
• Active DOD Secret or higher
• A strong understanding of the business impact of security tools, technologies, and policies
• Excellent customer service with an ability to translate security and technical terminology so the customer can understand
• Analytical skills, and high-level problem-solving skills that allow for effective and efficient resolution to many complex information security issues
• Experience managing a team of information system security professionals or information technology professionals
• Experience managing work through a ticketing system
• Ability to create dashboards, generate reports and manipulate data in BigFix, Splunk, Tenable, and Crowdstrike
• Ability to document processes and procedures for utilization of security tools and train others in their use
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and other federal regulatory cybersecurity guidelines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate cybersecurity posture as well as security team accomplishments, challenges, and forecasted work for upper management
• You must be available to work onsite as required by job

Work Environment:

• Ability to work effectively in a structured, compliance-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Commitment to delivering secure, high-quality, and maintainable solutions