Cybersecurity Program Lead – RMF & ISSO

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k

Pension

Flexible/hybrid working options

Health, dental, vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship networks

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a senior information security leader to maintain the security posture across programs and implement RMF, SSPs and POA&Ms. You will supervise ISSOs and ensure secure configurations in diverse environments.

Requirements include Top-Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, 8+ years of IT security experience, and DoD 8570 IAM II/III certification preferred. Hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related discipline is required.
• DoW security experience and RMF knowledge are required.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II/III baseline certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall security posture of MIT Lincoln Laboratory programs and implement RMF within areas of responsibility.
• Lead and supervise assigned Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO).
• Oversee cybersecurity programs, including policies and procedures for assigned areas.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP) and POA&M, Risk Assessment Report, and Continuous Monitoring Strategy.
• Conduct security-focused configuration management for classified systems and networks (traditional, virtual, cloud).
• Ensure protection of system information and timely reporting/remediation of incidents.
• Advise system owners on cybersecurity policies during system life cycle.
• Manage daily workload of ISSOs and participate in Configuration Control Board.

Skills

Leadership

RMF expertise

Vulnerability scanning

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Education

BS degree in CS/IT or related discipline

Tools

eMASS

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a senior information security leader to maintain the security posture across programs and implement RMF, SSPs and POA&Ms. You will supervise ISSOs and ensure secure configurations in diverse environments.

Requirements include Top-Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, 8+ years of IT security experience, and DoD 8570 IAM II/III certification preferred. Hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits are offered.