Enterprise Information Assurance Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business-a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: . Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply. Responsibilities We are seeking an Enterprise Information Assurance Manager to support and contribute to our government customer's success in Albuquerque, NM, Washington, DC, and Las Vegas, NV! This position will report directly to the Cyber Program Manager at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This position will oversee the activities of the information Assurance (IA) aspects of the program, to include oversight and leadership to the Integration and the Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) teams. The Enterprise Information Assurance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the of the information systems under the purview of the NNSA OCIO. This individual will coordinate, plan, and direct all work activities supporting IA for this program, which is comprised of Cyber Security Engineers and Analysts, CSSP Analysts, Information System Security Officers, Information System Security Engineers, Information System Security Managers, and Archer Administrators. The person in this role will serve as the team's primary federal customer liaison and will collaborate with other members of the management team. Once hired this person will also promote and prioritize activities to align systems and processes across the NA-IM Enterprise. Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities Primary focal point for communications with the Federal Leadership and responsible for flowing the details down to team leads and members. Manage the functional areas of Information Assurance to ensure that team activities align with and deliver on NNSA OCIO federal and contractor leadership positions. Integrate Information Assurance functional areas (Integration and elimination of the three HQ concepts). Lead the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the Information Assurance activities, maintaining compliance with the risk management framework based on NIST and CNSSI guidance at the direction of the Federal Customer. Lead the Information Assurance teams in maintaining Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages across the NNSA environment. Coordinate with IT Operations to ensure collaborative environment and ensuring success fo the NNSA OCIO IA mission. Oversee team activities for Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts, system risk assessments, control selection, privacy impact statements, control testing and assessment, system security plan activities, vulnerability scanning/identification, and compliance verification and mitigation activities. Manage Cyber Program updates and maintenance to information security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines, in conjunction with the Federal Customer in accordance with NNSA and DOE security policies. Perform oversight of continuous monitoring and improvement activities to ensure compliance with both the Risk Management Framework, DOE and NNSA security policies. Perform oversight and guidance to Information Assurance teams for assessment and audit preparation. Manage team priorities and ad hoc requests to ensure successful and on-time delivery of customer requirements; collaborate with Federal Leadership on expectations, time-lines, and policy changes. Review Information Assurance deliverables for issues prior to inspection and/or acceptance by the Government. Manage the training team to ensure the successful deployment and tracking of information security awareness training and educational program. Oversee and coordinate activities relating to incident response, contingency planning, and disaster recovery. Coordinate with Cyber Managers and Leads (to include the Assessment Manager) in other program areas to ensure synergetic efforts and consistent security. Qualifications Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies US Citizenship (no dual citizens) Must possess an active DOE Q/SCI security clearance. Minimum of 7 years of full-time work experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and personnel management and/or related functions (such as IT audit or IT Risk Management), A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or four years of IT experience may be used in lieu of a degree. Must posses an active NICE framework certification or be able to maintain the appropriate NICE framework certification level by obtaining/holding at least one certification within 6 months of hire (e.g. CCISO, CISSP, CISM). Travel required up to 25% of the time. Demonstrated experience applying the Cyber Security principles, practices, and techniques. Strong attention to detail; Ability to synthesize several types of guidance into a single implementation. Effective communication and presentation skills (i.e., ability to present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations in group and individual settings). Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills (i.e., ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work, and to control and follow up to assure work completion). Demonstrated initiative (i.e., initiate appropriate action without being directed) and ability to work independently. Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., ability to work effectively on teams, communicate effectively, teach/motivate/counsel employees, work/interact effectively and amicably with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and with diverse personal attributes). Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline Holds the appropriate NICE framework certification for this role, for example CCISO, CISSP, CISM Experience with Project Management and Personnel Management preferred. Security Clearance Level DOE Q/SCI Certifications: Must be able to maintain the appropriate NICE framework certification level by obtaining/holding at least one certification within 6 months of hire (e.g. CCISO, CISSP, CISM). Work Schedule Full-time on-site Pay Rate The projected compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Criterion Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays. Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization. We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individual's protected status: race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit

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