(651) Senior Information Security Systems Manager

Arlo Solutions; Apchat; Remote; EUR 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo Solutions is seeking a Senior RMF Information Security Systems Manager (ISSM) and SME to support DoW R&E capabilities across RMF. This role requires accountability for security standards, regulatory compliance, and risk management in a defense context.

The candidate must understand DoW/ NIST guidelines and be prepared for remote work with occasional travel. Strong leadership, policy development, and incident response experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• 10+ years cybersecurity experience including a senior technical or management role
• IAT/IAM or equivalent security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, CASP)
• Experience with OSD leadership or Military components
• Excellent communication/presentation skills briefing senior leadership
• Experience writing policies, guides, procedures
• Hands-on with eMASS, Xacta and/or other GRC tools
• Experience with Federal and FedRAMP A&A Processes

Responsibilities

• Utilize expert knowledge of riskManagement in support of a major DoW program.
• Collaborate between the Cyber Risk Assessor/Security Control Assessor and the program as well as DoW leadership.
• Provide status and metrics for the body of evidence and authorization conditions.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with laws/regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities/threats.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimize impact of incidents.
• Collaborate with system/network admins to plan and implement security measures including Continuous Monitoring.
• Develop incident response procedures to reconstitute operations after incidents.
• Ensure compliance with security standards/regulations/frameworks and conduct periodic audits.
• Maintain security documentation and provide reports to Government customer.
• Support DoW agile authorization; OV L processes experience a plus

Skills

Information security

Risk management

Policy development

Communication skills

Client focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree preferred or 10+ years experience

Security certifications (CISSP/CCSP/CISM/CISA/CASP)

Tools

eMASS

Xacta

GRC tools

Job description

Company Summary

Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.

Position Overview

Seeking an RMF Sr. Information Security Systems Manager (ISSM) and Subject Matter Expert to support mission critical Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW (R&E) capabilities within all facets of the RMF. This pioneering domain presents unique challenges, necessitating skilled ISSMs to maintain system security and oversee cyber implementation. The role demands accountability for upholding security standards across the organization, navigating the evolving landscape of defense technology and safeguarding sensitive information crucial to national security. To be successful in this position the candidate must possess a firm understanding of statutory guidance such as statutory guidance including 570.01 (Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program), DoWI 8500.01 (Cybersecurity), DoW Directive 8140.03 (Information Systems Security Manager – DoW Cyber Exchange), and NIST 800-37 r2 (Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations).

Technical Responsibilities

1. Expertly Implements and Manages Cybersecurity Controls: Implement and manage controls across all system lifecycle phases, ensuring alignment with DoW 8500.01 and NIST 800-53 requirements to maintain robust security posture, tailored risk mitigations, and full alignment with DoW cybersecurity directives and OVL processes.
2. Security Policy Development: Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
3. Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to information systems. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimize the impact of security incidents.
4. Security Planning and Implementation: Collaborate with system administrators, network administrators, and other stakeholders to plan and implement security measures for information systems. This includes establishing security controls and standards for information systems including Continuous Monitoring.
5. Incident Response and Management: Develop and implement incident response procedures to reconstitute system operations to address security incidents and breaches.
6. Assurance and Resiliency: Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and frameworks. Conduct periodic security audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement.
7. Security Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation, including security plans, risk assessments, and incident reports. Provide regular reports to management on the status of information security and any identified risks or vulnerabilities.

Work Location and Clearance

Work Location: Full-Time REMOTE. Candidates in the Washington DC Metropolitan area preferred. Travel requirements will vary with location, however, expect approximately 10% to 25%.

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Job Responsibilities And/or Success Factors

• Utilize expert knowledge and experience regarding risk management strategies in support of a major DoW program.
• Collaborate between the Cyber Risk Assessor/Security Control Assessor and the program as well as DoW senior leadership.
• Reporting of status and metrics for body of evidence and authorization conditions.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to information systems.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimize the impact of security incidents.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network administrators, and other stakeholders to plan and implement security measures for information systems. This includes establishing security controls and standards for information systems including Continuous Monitoring.
• Develop and implement incident response procedures to reconstitute system operations to address security incidents and breaches.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and frameworks.
• Conduct periodic security audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation, including security plans, risk assessments, and incident reports.
• Provide regular reports to the Government customer on the status of information security and any identified risks or vulnerabilities.
• Provide support regarding the DoW’s agile authorization. Experience with Operation Vulcan Logic (OVL) processes a plus.
• “Should have a strong background in information security, risk management, and compliance.
• Strong client focus and commitment to continuous improvement, ability to proactively network and establish relationships.
• Manage multiple priorities in a high-paced and fast-changing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Have a strong background in information security, risk management, and compliance.
• Strong clients focus and commitment to continuous improvement, ability to proactively network and establish relationships.
• Manage multiple priorities in a high-paced and fast-changing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education And Minimum Qualifications

• Must have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology, or other related degree fields (master’s degree is preferred or at least 10 years of related experience)
• At least 10+ years of cybersecurity experience including a senior technical or management role, Project or Program Management experience a plus.
• At least one IAT/IAM or equivalent security certifications ex. CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, or CASP
• Experience working with OSD leadership or Military component or branch.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills briefing senior military and government civilian leadership.
• Experienced with writing policies, guides, procedures.
• Experience in hands on with eMASS, Xacta and/or other GRC tools.
• Experience with Federal and FedRamp A&A Processes.
• Experienced and comfortable advising at the Senior Executive Service (SES) level of customers

AAP Statement

We are proud to be an Affid casual Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.