Security Manager, Journeyman

Diaconia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia is seeking a Security Manager, Journeyman to lead information security efforts across defense programs. You will work with Acquisition Security, IP, AT/FP, and OPSEC within the defense acquisition framework and coordinate with IPTs.

Responsibilities include security site surveys, reporting, and maintaining secure facilities, with potential foreign travel and interaction with international customers. DoD experience required.

Qualifications

• Experience with DoD security programs and RMF.
• Proven ability to implement DoD cybersecurity guidelines and frameworks.
• Ability to obtain/maintain required DoD security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Maintain DoD and Air Force computing systems, both unclassified and classified.
• Conduct security assessments and ensure compliance with DoD directives.
• Support cybersecurity activities and vulnerability management across programs.

Skills

RMF

NIST 800-53

DoD Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

Security risk management

Education

BA/BS in a technical field

DoD 8570/8140 certification preferred

Tools

STIGs

SIPRNet access

Job description

Description

Diaconia is looking for a talented Security Manager, Journeyman to join our Amazing team!

If you're looking to join a company that truly appreciates you and your talents, look no further! At Diaconia, we are committed to serving and caring for our colleagues, our clients and our community. Our team is made up of talented individuals who appreciate having the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience to further the growth and development of our industry. Our ideal candidates embrace diverse thinking, enjoy partnering with others and are seeking to make a difference!

We are currently searching for a new, full-time member for our team for the position of:

Security Manager, Journeyman

• Provide administrative, Acquisition Security, Personnel Security, Information Protection (IP), Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), and Operations Security (OPSEC), COMSEC, Foreign Military Sales Security, support during the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems within the framework of the defense acquisition management system.
• Tasks may include, but are not limited to, participation on IPTs and related activities, analyzing problems, defining alternative solutions, providing recommendations, writing reports, and accomplishing specifically assigned work as defined in individual tasks orders.
• May conduct security site surveys for Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM), which will require foreign travel and interaction with foreign customers.
• Provide administrative, acquisition security, IP, anti-terrorism/force protection, and OPSEC, COMSEC assistance during the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems within the framework of the defense acquisition management system
• Assist in maintaining secure facilities and respond to alarms of the government facilities in accordance with Air Force requirements and directorate OIs.
• Act as an advisor to senior program leaders and their management staff on information protection, program protection, personnel, and industrial security matters
• Assist with receiving classified materials and securing as appropriate
• Assist with executing the annual special security self-inspection program; developing and updating required internal security processes and standard operating instructions relative to security and to ensure they are executed throughout the Directorate programs
• Assist in the processing of each military, civilian, and Contractor individual assigned directorates into their organization through JPAS
• Performs a wide range of program security management activities, such as information, physical, operational, and personnel security

Disclaimer "The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. However, they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization and client."

Requirements

Minimally Required Tasks

• Maintain and support DoD and Air Force computing systems, both unclassified and classified.
• Obtain/maintain classified systems administrative privileges for SIPRNet and other systems.
• Perform system trusted downloads, update system patches, and implement system vulnerability mitigations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Windows Operating Systems, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security
• Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and DoD Cybersecurity.
• Provide multi-discipline expertise covering project management, system security engineering, system administration, and network administration.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable Security Directives and regulations, such as DoDI 8500.01, RMF for DoD IT, and NIST 800-53.
• Support cybersecurity activities for assigned systems, including A&A processes, vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and security impact assessments.
• Assist in managing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of security requirements for weapon systems.
• Support cybersecurity site audits, software security analyses, and Software Assurance (SWA) activities.
• Provide technical assistance for Radio Cryptographic Modernization and Crypto Modernization programs.
• Perform cybersecurity strategy tasks related to DoD and Air Force acquisition and rapid acquisition activities.
• Provide subject matter expertise for capability development planning and rapid acquisition activities.
• Offer technical expertise for evaluating non-traditional products or technologies in DoD weapon systems acquisition programs.

Required Qualifications

One of the following combinations of education/experience:

• BA/BS, ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three (3) of which must be in the DoD
• OR, ten years of project assistance, administrative assistance or similar experience in the public, military, non-profit or private sectors
• OR, fifteen (15) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.

Specialized Experience and Education Requirements

• Maintain appropriate baseline certification and continuing education in accordance with the Cyber Workforce Management Program (DoDD 8149.01 & DoD 8570.01m).
• Obtain/maintain necessary security clearances as required.
• Possess expertise in Information Assurance Technical (IAT), Information Assurance Manager (IAM), Information Assurance System Architects and Engineering (IASAE), or Cyber Security Services Provider (CSSP) roles and Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert.