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Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

Information Systems Security Manager

CybersecurityUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$175.2k - $210k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
  • Experience with Xacta and eMASS.
  • Must obtain or carry an Agilist certification and DoD 8140.01 ISSM Intermediate Level Certification.
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Demonstrated expertise in network security, vulnerability management, incident response, security architecture, and risk management.
  • Experience working with DARPA or other DoD agencies, including knowledge of their security requirements and technologies.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and SecDevOps practices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and evolve a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with DARPA's mission, technological landscape, and evolving threat environment; map critical information systems to business objectives and ensure security through process resiliency.
  • Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks while balancing operational needs with security requirements.
  • Establish and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards that meet or exceed DoD and industry best practices.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant security regulations, including NIST Risk Management Framework, DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides, and other applicable mandates.
  • Promote a strong security culture within SecuriGence and DARPA through awareness, training programs, and knowledge sharing.
  • Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals and foster a high-performing, collaborative environment.
  • Develop and implement an incident response plan to support swift detection, containment, and remediation of security incidents.
  • Establish a vulnerability management program for regular scanning, assessment, and remediation of vulnerabilities, and implement security controls.
  • Oversee 24/7 security operations, including continuous monitoring of networks, systems, and data for anomalies and potential threats.
  • Monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities and adapt security strategies and controls as needed.
  • Design and implement secure architectures for systems, networks, and applications using defense-in-depth strategies.
  • Conduct security assessments and audits, identify weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Evaluate, select, and implement security tools and technologies, including ACAS, Active Directory, DNS, HBSS, ITSM, OCSP, OS imaging, SCCM, SCOM, and SIEM.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into the development lifecycle of new products and services, and use Scrum methodologies to improve system reporting and vulnerability compliance.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for security and contract issues under the contract.
  • Ensure that practical and effective systems are developed to meet security and contract requirements.
  • Ensure the quality and timeliness of work and implement process improvements that result in cost effectiveness and savings for the Government.
  • Provide oversight for contractual, project-management, technical, and security actions on behalf of the Contractor.
  • Work with the Security group, consisting of the Program Manager and Contractor-designated personnel, which is responsible for security, programmatic, and operational requirements identified in the PWS.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • CISSP certification.
  • CISA certification.
  • CISM certification.

About the Company

Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

Chenega is a government services contractor that supplies staffing and support services for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers, plus commercial clients. It operates across the United States, its territories, and several countries, tapping wide opportunities in government contracting. Its offerings center on staffing and mission support through various contracts, delivering qualified personnel and services to meet client needs. Unlike many industry players, Chenega is rooted in an Alaska Native village corporation, which shapes its ownership and community-focused approach while competing in a broad national market. The company’s goal is to help government and commercial customers execute their missions by providing reliable, professional personnel and services under contract.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Anchorage, AK
Founded
1974

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