Cybersecurity Manager, TS Clearance – On-Site Lead

Apex Systems; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Apex Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Manager, Cybersecurity 1 to lead a team of Information System Security Professionals in a classified DoD context. This on-site, full-time role requires a Top Secret clearance and US citizenship, with a contract to hire arrangement.

Candidates will drive RMF/compliance, mentoring, and policy implementation, ensuring Accreditation activities, and collaboration with executives and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years experience, or a Master's with 5 years experience, or a PhD with 2 years experience.
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret clearance and access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.
• Active DOD Top Secret Clearance and SAP program experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for assessing systems and networks within a secure enclave.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for managers and new leaders.
• Identify skills needed and provide training to meet requirements.
• Establish and oversee program control processes that mitigate risk and support A&A.
• Lead the implementation of government policy to ensure compliance, develop process tailoring recommendations, and manage documentation and activities.

Skills

Team leadership

RMF implementation

Agile

ITIL certification

CISM certification

CISSP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree with 7 years experience

Master's degree with 5 years experience

PhD with 2 years experience

Tools

Security frameworks knowledge

Job description

Apex Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Manager, Cybersecurity 1 to lead a team of Information System Security Professionals in a classified DoD context. This on-site, full-time role requires a Top Secret clearance and US citizenship, with a contract to hire arrangement.

Candidates will drive RMF/compliance, mentoring, and policy implementation, ensuring Accreditation activities, and collaboration with executives and clients.