Information Security Systems Lead

SAIC has an opportunity for a Information Systems Security Project Lead. Active TS/SCI is required for consideration. SAIC provides security services to the Missile Defense Agency Component Level SAP Central Office and has a position open for a senior Information Systems Security Project Lead to provide support to a the Missile Defense Agency SAP Central Office. The position requires extensive experience with Trusted Solaris and DoDIIS Trusted Workstation architecture implementation. Job Description: * Analyze and interpret statutes and regulations of DoD, MDA and other Agencies directives, instructions, and publications to identify information technology (IT) and information assurance (IA) policy requirements within the MDA SAP Central Office. * Analyze existing MDA SAP / SCI information systems (IS) security policies and develop and write new policies for implementation within the organization. * Serve as primary IT consultant to manage security projects and best practices including creating, monitoring and executing project plans, e.g. Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) for SAP / SCI related IT systems. * Support the government lead in providing guidance and oversight for implementing security projects including security audits, risk assessments and mitigation, technical vulnerability assessments, standardizing security practices, compliance reviews, policy audits, program reviews, performance audits, security control reviews, enterprise network access, user authentication, intrusion detection, patch management, software assurance, separation of duties, and process improvement. * Assist in development of improvements to security policy; analyze security requirements of IT projects and writing in-depth reports to address the requirements of both a management and technical audience. * Develop, staff, and finalize MDA SAP IS security policies, plans, and programs to prepare them for promulgation. * Research information systems security technology subjects, develop and write information and position papers, recommend new policy tenets, and analyze impact of emerging policies and initiatives. * Draft and assist in the development of MDA SAP information systems security programs. Coordinate and test MDA SAP IS security program policy, plans and procedures. * Assist in the development and writing of the MDA SAP IS security contingency plans and disaster recovery plans. Assist in the coordination and testing for continuity of operations policy, plans, and procedures. * Development and writing of the MDA SAP information assurance IA program. Coordinate and test MDA SAP IA program policy, plans, and procedures. * Development and writing of the MDA SAP IA training, certification, and workforce management program. * Development and delivery of IS security training. * Review and monitor certification and accreditation (C&A) of security- related Automated Information Systems for MDA SAP processing to ensure compliance with MIJA interpretation of the Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP), National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM), Director Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/3, and Joint Air Force — Army - Navy (JAFAN) Manual 6/3. * Collaborate and interface with other MDA offices, government personnel and contractors of similar organizations to share information and best practices. * Design, develop and field operations and maintenance of network(s) within the MDA SAP Central Office. * Provide technical planning for projects dealing with MDA SAPs. Develop and review overall security architectures, operations concepts, information protection policy, methodologies for assessing the security and vulnerability of programs, and prepare security documentation. Required experienced and education: * Possess 5-10 years of documented, practical experience in IT security, 3-5 years experience in information assurance, a minimum of 3 years of experience in a SAP/SCI environment, and 3-5 years experience managing IT related projects. * Must have documented experience in IT and IA policy development within a SAP/SCI environment. * Must be able to work independently with little formal supervision. * Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related field; a Master’s Degree is preferred. * Must possess Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification or attain certification within one year of being on the job. Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) or equivalent is preferred. Company: SAIC Location: Arlington, VA 22201 Salary/Wage: Salary commensurate with experience and market levels. Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development Relevant Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Company: SAIC Reference Code: 114446