Director of Cyber Security

Job Title: Director of Cyber 

Location: Tysons, VA

Clearance: Active Top-Secret (minimum)

Job Duties

• Mentor & develop Cyber Security Specialists
• Participate in the development and review of System Security Documentation including System Security Plans (SSP), CS policies, Personnel Security, Disaster Recovery, Incident Responses, Authentication Management plans
• Participate in systems analysis, systems development, and information technology program management to understand technical requirements as part of strategic development, implementation, and support for cyber security practices
• Participate in the preparation of project briefings and reports
• specialist domains. (Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management)
• Analyze and produce assessments of alternatives documentation
• Participate in PITCO to ensure security design functionality and meeting system security criteria
• Proactive analysis and identification of potential cyber security issues, presenting lessons learned
• Document, track, and verify technical security requirements in system design
• Develop cyber security consideration plans for assigned systems per the system development life cycle
• Develop technical security project resolution documentation in the form of compliance strategy, waivers, or exemptions
• Perform IT / OT security assessments and develop certification and accreditation plans for Federal Government agencies
• Provide security technical, administrative, and operational direction ensuring cyber security compliance to security controls
• Assist in creating process and procedure for Information System Development Lifecycle.
• Assist in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) validation activities
• Develop testing documentation and ensure completion of final document
• Partner & present ideas to leadership to develop WBS, RBS, schedule, and budget for project execution
• Develop detailed and thorough site survey report documentation
• Develop comprehensive plans and policies for organizations in one of the cyber security
• Lead process and procedures for Information Systems Security Engineering
• Interface with customers and serving as main point of contact for the CS considerations in the design phase, Implementation phase, and O&M phase of projects
• Serve as internal primary cyber security documentation review of Whitepapers, Policies, Plans, Artifacts, DCSCAP packages, and C&A packages
• Recommend issue mitigation solution for future projects and contributing to lessons learned documentation
• Coordinate with other disciplines and departments to present the cyber security information
• Identify and advise design issues related to system engineering design and implementation
• Participate in project hand-off to ensure completion without complications
• Manage the resources on multiple teams developing ATO Artifacts on concurrent projects.
• Review, and Approve Timesheets in accordance with Company Policy
• Work with internal and external recruiting in the process of interviewing and onboarding new employees within the cyber security field
• Proactively analyze current employee resources levels and open new employment positions as needed

 Required Qualifications:

• Must have at least one of the following certifications: CISM, CISSP-ISSMP, CCISO
• Must hold an active TS with SCI eligibility
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Desired Qualifications(s)

• PMP certifications

Experience

• 7-9 Years of Experience with a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity
• 10-12 Years of Experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity
• 13-15 Years of Experience with an Associate’s Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity
• 16-18 Years with a High School Diploma