Job Title: Information Assurance Manager
Job Location: Ft. Washington, MD
Security Clearance: An active, in-scope US Government issued TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements: US Citizenship is required.

Job Responsibilities:
Trace Systems is seeking a cleared Information Assurance Manager to join our team based in Ft. Washington, MD.

Primary Job Functions:
This essential role will guide and manage a dynamic, multi-disciplined team responsible for designing, researching, preparing for certification of RMF and CDS packages for complex next generation enterprise IT systems that support of a Department of Defense mission application that supports counter-terrorism directives. This position will lead a Cyber Security team on the leading edge of DoD transformation, going beyond traditional role of scan and report to proactively build and improve the quality and security of the overall design, operations toward a ‘Dev/Sec/Ops’ delivery model.

Duties include:
Implement the Risk Management Framework (RMF) across multiple programs in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Develop artifacts and supporting evidence to satisfy all applicable RMF Controls and corresponding Control Correlation Identifiers (CCI’s).
Develop and/or update the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to document all known vulnerabilities to correct or mitigate risks
Manage system accreditation packages and ATO’s using the DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) or the Telos XACTA management tool.
Assess the Cyber Security risk of IT systems documenting them in formal risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated with the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process.
Execute reviews of RMF Security Controls to ensure FISMA and NIST compliance.
Advise Program Office Management, Operations & Maintenance Lead, and System Engineering Leads on IA requirements and help provide solutions to meet requirements.
Organize, develop, and present briefings, written summaries, and written reports incorporating narrative, tabular and/or graphic elements
Provides technical support for secure software development and integration tasks, including reviewing work products for correctness and adhering to the design concept and to user standards.
Assess various operational changes and engineering design changes to determine the impact on the security posture of the solution
Knowledgeable of Security/Information Assurance (IA) products such as PKI, VPN, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
Analyzes and recommends resolution of security/IA problems based on knowledge of the major IA products and services, an understanding of their limitations, and knowledge of the IA disciplines.
Apply knowledge of security principles, policy and regulations to daily tasking.

Minimum Qualifications:
At least five years direct experience
Functional knowledge of DoDI 8510.01, CNSSI 1253, NIST 800-53 rev4
Hands-on experience utilizing DoD-approved scanning/testing tools (Nessus, STIG Viewer, SCAP, etc.) and performing analysis of output
Understanding of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800.53 security controls and control families
Experience implementing and maintaining security controls
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
An active, in-scope US Government issued TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements: US Citizenship is required

Desired Qualifications:
Strong familiarity with coalition and multi-national information sharing systems, policies and environments
Strong experience working with CDS accreditation organizations and demonstrated ability to deliver effective resolution to CDS objectives throughout the accreditation process
Familiarity with DISA eMASS and Telos XACTA
Detailed knowledge of System Security Plans, Contingency Plan, Contingency Plan Testing, Risk Assessment, and other security related artifacts
Architecting and Designing End to End Security Solutions in Cloud

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Math, Engineering). With at least fifteen years of general experience of which ten years is directly related experience, a degree is not required.

Trace Systems
Trace Systems, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad–– whenever and wherever. We provide cybersecurity, intelligence, communications, networking and information technology services, systems, and solutions to the United States Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and Department of Homeland Security.

To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. Please apply directly through the website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems

Trace Systems is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. Please apply directly through the website at: https://careers-tracesystems.icims.com/jobs/3238/information-assurance-manager/job?mobile=false&width=960&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240. #jointracesystems