Manager Associates Degree Cyber Security Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your cybersecurity experience to protect & defend critical communications networks? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can become an integral part of our team responsible for developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategies to enable a vital national security system to operate in compliance with the Department of Defense and other requisite security requirements.

We need your experience to lead a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for securing a global communications network and facilitating its continuous, uninterrupted operation to transport and disseminate data to warfighters globally.

• Implement security solutions compliant with DoD, NIST, and RMF directives.
• Apply advanced skills and extensive technical expertise to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.
• Assess cybersecurity requirements, develop courses of action and PoA&Ms, and proactively engage with clients and cybersecurity stakeholders to implement effective solutions.
• Prepare reports to inform and advise senior technical staff and management both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate with the systems security engineering team to prioritize and align system hardening activities to mitigate system vulnerabilities.
• Lead tasks such as planning, execution, staff oversight, and status reporting for an enterprise-level program management office.
• Utilize strong leadership skills and independence to work in a client‑facing environment and mentor subordinate team members.
• Engage effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide viable cybersecurity solutions.

• 5+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity.
• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or Governance, Risk, and Compliance specialist.
• Experience with the Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization process to manage and administer an Authority to Operate (ATO) to maintain compliance with DoD, NIST, and RMF requirements.
• Experience utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (EMASS) to address security controls, create PoA&Ms, and upload artifacts such as STIG checklists and ACAS scans.
• Experience reviewing vulnerability documentation and developing Plan of Action and Milestones (PoA&M) or courses of action to remediate findings.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 transition requirements and planning of implementation strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with program management office representatives such as ISSM, ISSE, assessors, systems architects, and systems engineering to manage accreditation.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Cybersecurity certification.

• Experience with cybersecurity assessments, security design engineering, and continuous threat monitoring.
• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Knowledge of commercial off-the-shelf networking equipment used for satellite communications systems.
• Knowledge of current or emerging industry standards and best practices in cybersecurity.
• Ability to decipher system or network designs, protocols, and physical configurations.
• Ability to conduct on-site security assessments and work cross‑functionally with various teams.
• Top Secret clearance.
• CISSP certification.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.

The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000 to $225,000 annually. The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Our benefits package includes health, life, disability, financial, retirement, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in benefit programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.