Cybersecurity Engineering Manager – On-Site Leadership (TS/SCI)

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineering Manager to oversee the SPS Cyber/ITS team within ARL's Information Technology Services Division. The role focuses on secure system design, compliance, and monitoring in classified research environments, with on-site duties in Reston, VA and periodic travel to remote locations.

You will lead a team of IT, information security, and cybersecurity professionals, develop security plans, ensure proper

Qualifications

• RMF assessment and authorization of systems/networks.
• Knowledge of NIST/ISO standards and DoD directives.
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux environments.
• Policy, plan of action & milestones, risk assessment, and security plan development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor IT, information security, and cybersecurity professionals, including hiring and performance management.
• Develop and maintain information system security plans and authorization packages.
• Oversee design, configuration, security, and system support with proper controls.

Skills

RMF assessment

NIST/ISO standards

Windows

Linux

Policy & risk assessment

Security documentation

Leadership

Security+ CISSP

Communication

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Nessus

SCAP Compliance Checker

Splunk

VMware

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineering Manager to oversee the SPS Cyber/ITS team within ARL's Information Technology Services Division. The role focuses on secure system design, compliance, and monitoring in classified research environments, with on-site duties in Reston, VA and periodic travel to remote locations.

You will lead a team of IT, information security, and cybersecurity professionals, develop security plans, ensure proper