Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Manager

Criterion Systems, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization as a CSSP Manager, where your leadership will guide a dedicated team in ensuring cybersecurity excellence. This role involves overseeing compliance with Department of Defense requirements, managing a skilled team, and developing policies to enhance service quality. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that values professional growth and offers competitive compensation. With a focus on innovation and operational efficiency, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding information systems while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for cybersecurity, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 6+ years managing IT security teams focused on security operations.
• Must maintain a NICE framework certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cybersecurity Service Provider program for compliance with DoD requirements.
• Oversee daily operations for CSSP Analysts and technical writers.

Skills

IT security management

Incident response

Communication skills

Mentoring and training

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree

Tools

NICE framework certifications

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

Overview

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business—a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a mission-focused CSSP Manager to support and contribute to our government customer’s success in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) program to ensure full compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD) CSSP requirements.
• Oversee the organization's Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
• Provide strategic vision and oversee daily operations for CSSP Analysts and CNDSP Technical Writer.
• Ensure team, systems, and networks are compliant with strong security posture and support assessments and inspections.
• Policy and procedure development.
• Provide recommendations for innovation and service enhancement.
• Coordinate with other organizational leadership to ensure that operations are maintained and projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Staff training and development.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Monitor information systems for compliance.

Qualifications

Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• Active TS or Q equivalent US Government security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field. Master's Degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 6 years experience managing IT security teams with an emphasis on security operations and incident response.
• Must be able to maintain the appropriate NICE framework certification level by obtaining/holding at least one certification within 6 months of hire (e.g. Sec+, SSCP, CASP+, CISSP, CISM).
• Will include approximately 10% local and nationwide travel.
• Must be a positive, flexible, self-starter and able to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess communication skills with the ability to verbalize and provide documentation to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Requires interaction with security personnel at customer sites, various levels of management, and outside agencies.
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Hands-on experience mentoring and training analysts and other members of a Computer Network Defense (CND) team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the evolving threat environment and strategies for securing a heterogeneous enterprise network.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with current technologies and tools.
• Expert written and verbal communications skills.
• Full-time on-site work at a government or customer facility.

Security Clearance Level

• DOE Q

Work Schedule

• Full-time on-site

Pay Rate

• The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Criterion Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits Offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization. We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individual’s protected status: race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.