Information Security Manager

ASSYST, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Security Manager to lead security measures for a federal project in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cybersecurity, with a focus on developing and implementing security policies and practices. This role requires a minimum of five years of experience in information security, along with the ability to supervise teams and manage complex security assessments. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and integrity in protecting sensitive information.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in planning and implementing security measures.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in cyber/IT security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor cybersecurity plans and controls.
• Document test results and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Security Policies Development

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

NIST 800-37

NIST 800-53

Job description

ASSYST is seeking a Information Security Manager to support a Federal Project in DC.

The candidate must hold a Q, TS or SSBI clearance completed within the past 5 years

This position is contingent upon the contract award

Requirements :

Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Information Technology with an emphasis in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance or similar degree.

Certifications : GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP), ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent

Experience :

• Individual must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and their data.
• Individual must also have a minimum of two (2) years supervising experience in a cyber / IT security role.
• Individual must demonstrate proficiency in developing, monitoring and conducting testing of cybersecurity plans and controls using government approved tools and methods.
• The individual will document test results, develop and recommend corrective actions, and develop and document residual risk and risk assessment statements. Individual must have a thorough understanding of cyber policies / practices to include National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publications.
• Individual requires extensive knowledge of security assessment and authorization (SA&A) policy, procedures, and processes, including, but not limited to, NIST 800-37, 800-53, CNSSI and other Federal requirements.
• This individual must demonstrate proficiency in developing and revising Security Policies (for example, Privacy Plan, Configuration Management Plan, etc.).
• This individual must also be able to create baseline documentation and develop and review policies for .
• This individual must be knowledgeable in Incident Response practices, vulnerability management, Plan of Action and Milestone management, Zero Trust Architecture, cloud requirements and assessments, Continuous Diagnostics Mitigations / Continuous Monitoring, etc.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law

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Information Security Manager • Washington, DC, United States