Cybersecurity Program Manager – Special Programs

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks a Cybersecurity Manager (Special Programs) in Lexington, MA, to lead the Security Services cybersecurity program and supervise ISSMs/ISSOs in support of a major research sponsor.

You will oversee SSP development, RMF/JSIG compliance, risk management, and security audits across Windows, Linux, UNIX, and virtualization environments, while mentoring staff and coordinating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related discipline with 10+ years in information security.
• Minimum 7 years’ leadership/supervisory experience in DoD or Industrial Security.
• Strong knowledge of RMF, JSIG, ICD 503, NIST SP 800-53 and related publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and direct the Special Programs cybersecurity program.
• Oversee RMF/JSIG/ICD-503 adherence and security policy implementation.
• Supervise ISSMs/ISSOs; ensure SSPs are developed and reviewed.
• Oversee security audits, POA&Ms, and remediation actions.
• Ensure configuration management and continuous monitoring policies.
• Provide cybersecurity education, training, and staff development.
• Recruit, interview, and manage personnel and staffing.

Skills

Security leadership

RMF compliance

NIST SP 800-53

JSIG/ICD-503

Windows/Linux/Solaris

Network security

Cross-functional communication

DoD/Industrial Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Information Systems or related discipline

Tools

ESXi

Linux

Windows Server

Solaris

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks a Cybersecurity Manager (Special Programs) in Lexington, MA, to lead the Security Services cybersecurity program and supervise ISSMs/ISSOs in support of a major research sponsor.

You will oversee SSP development, RMF/JSIG compliance, risk management, and security audits across Windows, Linux, UNIX, and virtualization environments, while mentoring staff and coordinating with stakeholders.