Information Systems Security Manager

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) whose mission is research in support of National Security.

• Mission - The Security Services Department’s (SSD) overall mission is to identify and counter security threats to the MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s mission of development of game-changing technology in support of national security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats.
• Culture – We foster an inclusive, opportunity-filled environment of empowered team members from diverse backgrounds.

Be responsible for maintaining the overall system security posture of several MIT Lincoln Laboratory programs, as well as the implementation of the DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) within assigned areas of responsibility.

• Lead and provide direct supervision to assigned Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO).
• Ensures work is prioritized consistently with work group and organization goals and objectives.
• Oversee the cybersecurity program, to include policies and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP) and associated artifacts such as the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), Risk Assessment Report, and Continuous Monitoring Strategy.
• Conduct security-focused configuration management activities for classified systems and networks in a variety of traditional, virtual, and cloud-based environments.
• Ensure system information is protected while operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with organization security policies and procedures.

• Ensure measures are taken to report, respond, and remediate security incidents and spillages.
• Advise system owners of current cybersecurity policies and concepts when designing, procuring, adopting, and developing systems throughout the system life cycle.

• Ensure audit records are collected and analyzed in accordance with the SSP.
• Lead efforts to conduct network, system, and application vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, risk assessment, continuous monitoring, and remediation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
• Implement an effective IS security education, training, and awareness program, to include providing training.
• Lead efforts to prepare for and participate in periodic organization compliance assessments.
• Provide account management oversight, and ensure related documentation is complete and updated.
• Serve as a voting member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB).

• Manage the daily workload and operations of ISSOs in area of responsibility.

You will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, thrive and belong.

• Leadership: Room to advance on your team or to lead cross-functional projects.
• Growth Opportunities: Potential for lateral and vertical movement.
• Education/Training: Management training, mentorship, in-house and external courses.
• Exposure: Engagement with sponsors, stakeholders, Laboratory leadership and other Departments and Divisions.

Community: Participation is encouraged for Laboratory social events, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), clubs and study groups, volunteering and community service projects.

To work with MITLL, all employees must meet certain basic requirements.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Successfully pass a background check.

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related discipline is required.
• Technical experience and skills, course work completed toward a degree, and industry IT certifications may be considered substitutes for education and DoW security experience.
• Active knowledge of NISPOM, DAAPM, DISA Policy STIGs, and NIST RMF is required.
• Demonstrated experience with vulnerability scanning and auditing tools and associated administrative processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The Laboratory values experiences from diverse backgrounds and occupations. The most successful candidates will have the following skills and qualifications.

• A minimum of 8 years of IT security experience in DoW Industrial Security is required, leadership skills relevant to this experience preferred.
• Possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II or III baseline certification, ISC2 CISSP preferred.
• Technical experience securing multiple traditional and virtual systems including Windows Server 2016 and 2019, Windows 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Mac, etc. utilizing DISA STIGs and/or SRGs.
• Experience with eMASS
• Experience and skills with virtualization, container, and cloud technologies.
• Prior experience working in a collaborative team environment.

Prior experience working with classified government networks

MIT Lincoln Laboratory offers a plethora of benefits for its employees: matching 401k, pension, flexible/hybrid working options, leave (parental, military, etc.), health, dental, vision, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement and continuing studies programs, mentorship networks, and more. For more information, see our Benefits page. As an employee of MIT, you will also receive numerous benefits, discounts and perks.