Information Systems Security Manager / Specialist

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

401K Matching

Paid Holidays

Paid PTO/Sick

Online Training

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist to support critical customer missions in Arlington, VA. Active TS/SCI clearance and DoD-style RMF experience are required for this role.

Responsibilities include managing RMF lifecycle, coordinating with ISSM/CISO, and implementing security controls across lab systems and networks, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment and program delivery.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5+ years of directly relevant information security management experience.
• Hands-on Linux or AWS experience and RMF/ ATO familiarity.
• Experience with RMF documentation, SSPs, and POAM management.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DHS suitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full RMF lifecycle for IT systems as part of a security team.
• Assist leadership on major tasks and technology assignments.
• Lead goals and plans to meet project objectives.
• Collaborate with ISSM and CISO to respond to Data Calls and ATO requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement cybersecurity for lab systems and programs.
• Develop and implement security controls for hardware, software, and networks.
• Interface with senior management during client negotiations and reviews.

Skills

RMF knowledge

CND policies

Linux / AWS

POAM management

Threat analysis

Team collaboration

Education

BS Information Management

Cybersecurity

Computer Science

HS Diploma + 7+ yrs exp

Tools

Nessus

Splunk

CrowdStrike/CarbonBlack

Nmap

AWS CLI

Job description

Information Systems Security Manager / Specialist

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Node provides HIRT remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.

Node is seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist to support this critical customer mission.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team of Information Assurance professionals to manage the full Risk Management Framework lifecycle for Information Technology systems
• Assisting technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments
• Establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives
• Assisting in direction and control activities, having overall responsibility for security management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met
• Participating in client negotiations and interfacing with senior management
• Supporting decision making and domain knowledge that may have a critical impact on overall project implementation
• Providing support to plan, coordinate, and implement a cybersecurity lab’s information security
• Providing support for facilitating and helping the lab identify its current security infrastructure and define future programs, design and implementation of security related to lab systems
• Assisting the efforts of security staff to design, develop, engineer and implement solutions to security requirements
• Implementing and development of the DHS IT security standards
• Gathering and organizing technical information about the lab’s mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs
• Performing risk analyses which also includes risk assessment
• Planning and leading major technology assignments
• Evaluating performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success
• Functioning as a cyber technical expert across multiple project assignments
• Working closely with ISSM and CISO to respond to Data Calls and satisfy requirements of ATOs

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in information security management
• Hands on experience with Linux operating systems or Amazon Web Services
• Experience supporting the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and contributing to a full ATO effort from initiation through authorization, including development of security documentation, control implementation statements, supporting assessment (audit) activities, and performing full POA&M management
• Beginning to end Knowledge of RMF and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation to include SSP, Contingency, Incident & Configuration Mgmt planning and execution
• Experience working on multiple complex assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
• Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments
• Knowledge of Computer Network Defense (CND) policies, procedures & regulations
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture
• Knowledge of ATO requirements and strong experience with POAMs.
• Knowledge and experience with full range of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Visio)
• Knowledge of boundary protection and network segmentation
• Knowledge of authentication and access management techniques
• Experience with implementing and assessing security controls for hardware, software, and network deployments
• Must be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across physical locations

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Risk Management Framework software (CSAM, Xacta, Archer, RegScale)
• Experience with host and network scanning software (Nessus, Security Center, Tenable Vulnerability Management, nmap, Wiz, burp)
• Experience with Endpoint Protection tools like CrowdStrike or CarbonBlack
• Working knowledge of SIEM tools like Splunk, SOAR, or ELK
• Familiarity with role-based account processing operations
• Familiarity with zero trust architectures
• Familiarity with scripting languages (python, AWS CLI, Lambda, bash, powershell)

Required Education:

BS Information Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related degree, or High School Diploma and 7+ years of information security management experience.

Desired Certifications:

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III, CISSP, AWS, Cisco, Microsoft

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life
• Health Saving Account
• 401K Matching
• Three weeks of PTO/Sick
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Pre-Approved Online Training