Lead Security and Compliance Manager

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Security & Compliance Manager (LSCM) to join our team in Herndon, VA.

This is a hybrid position. This role is responsible for the overall management and operation of security operations, ensuring compliance with our government client’s policies. The support for security operations will consist of information assurance and security operations center teams continuously improving the cyber maturity of products. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in managing complex security operations within a government environment.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Oversee the daily operations of the security operations team, including incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance activities.
• Manage and develop security operations staff, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with Department of State Information Assurance and Compliance policies.
• Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process in coordination with the ISSO team.
• Manage POA&M remediation and maintain standard security configurations.
• Manage incident response activities and conduct threat analysis.
• Ensure consistent, comprehensive, and timely patching across the environment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 8 years of experience with IA and accreditation processes for classified networks.
• 8 years of experience managing and leading security operations teams.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Security certification.
• Demonstrated experience completing the certification and accreditation process, including receiving Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Strong understanding of information security principles and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 eight years of experience securing IT systems and services to government and industry standards and a Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) certification.
• Experience managing IT systems and services operations to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Experience with Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) and POA&Ms.
• Experience identifying security risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Experience with encryption devices and procedures for classified networks.
  
  

Clearance Requirements

• Must hold an active Top Secret security clearance.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.