Information System Security Manager

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide.

Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

The Information System Security Manager (ISSM) is responsible for applying Information System (IS) security principles, practices, and procedures under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to maintain compliance with applicable security regulations, such as NIST, CNSSI, CMMC and NISPOM, governing the development and management of classified information systems.

This position will manage the program's overarching security effort and represent the program to the sponsor's security organization.

This position requires the ISSM to be a strong advocate for integrating security into front-end requirements and overseeing the implementation and sustainment of security controls in all stages of the program lifecycle.

The ISSM will be a program staff member providing direct support to a U.S. Government sponsor.

Key responsibilities :

• Create and maintain information security-related documentation
• Implement, monitor, and maintain security controls across all systems
• Advise developers on integrating security requirements
• Manage partnerships with hardware and software vendors
• Achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) for classified information systems
• Coordinate with sponsor and corporate security organization
• Oversee the Continuous Monitoring program
• Provide security-related training and guidance to program management and staff
• Maintain eligibility for personal security clearance
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Qualifications to be successful in the role :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Active Secret clearance is a plus
• IAM Level III certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01M, CompTIA Security +
• High-level security or IT certification, with practical experience in security management
• Understanding of NIST 700 / 800 series, CNSSI 1253, NISPOM Chapter 8, CMMC and related publications
• Familiarity with the RMF process and experience in drafting RMF documentation
• Ability to perform risk assessment and risk management for all information systems that organizations utilize (including subscription base, cloud and / or on premise)
• Experience in implementing and monitoring technical, administrative, and operational security controls
• Proven success managing classified information systems and working within security frameworks
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with CMMC 2.0, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), NIST Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), and DOD Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), Compliance Checker (SCC) and Cloud Security concepts
• Experience in collaborative teamwork
• Strong writing skills
• Must lawfully reside in the United States and be eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits)

Work Arrangement : Occasional local and domestic travel may be required for work or training purposes (less than 10% of workload)

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.

We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

Full-Time employees enjoy the following benefits :

• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life / AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License / Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

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We'd love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!