Information Systems Security Manager / Specialist

Node.Digital LLC; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Node.Digital LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist/Manager to lead RMF lifecycle, assist leadership, and coordinate security for DoD-grade systems. Active TS/SCI clearance is required; U.S. citizenship required.

The role emphasizes risk management, ATO processing, security controls, incident response, and collaboration with ISSM and CISO across locations. Strong RMF, ATO, CND, and lab security knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in information security management.
• Hands on experience with Linux operating systems or Amazon Web Services.
• Experience supporting the RMF / ATO process and contributing to a full ATO effort.
• Knowledge of RMF and A&A documentation (SSP, Contingency, Incident & Configuration Mgmt).
• Experience with security controls across hardware, software and network deployments.
• Familiarity with CND policies and network segmentation.
• Knowledge of authentication and access management techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to collaborate across locations and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of IA professionals to manage the full RMF lifecycle for IT systems.
• Assist leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.
• Establish goals and plans that meet project objectives.
• Provide security management direction, methods and staffing to meet requirements.
• Participate in client negotiations and interface with senior management.
• Support risk analyses and decision-making for critical projects.
• Plan, coordinate and implement cybersecurity lab security.
• Help identify current security infrastructure and plan future programs.

Skills

InfoSec management

RMF/A&A

CND knowledge

IAM concepts

Network security

Security controls

ATO requirements

Office suite

Collaboration

Education

BS in Information Management / Cybersecurity / CS

High School Diploma + 7 years info security experience

Tools

Linux

AWS

CSAM

Xacta

Archer

RegScale

Nessus

Nmap

Burp Suite

CrowdStrike

CarbonBlack

Splunk

SOAR

ELK

Python

AWS CLI

PowerShell

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

Benefits

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