Information Security Manager jobs in Huntsville, AL

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas: 1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations; 2) Space Operations and Control; 3) Aviation Systems; 4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems; 5) Intelligence Programs Support; 6) Experimentation and Test; 7) Program Management; and (8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications. Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen, MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview, FL; Orlando , FL and Tupelo, MS

Mission:

Quantum Research is currently seeking an experienced individual for our Information System Security Manager opening. As ISSM you will be the Technical Lead for Risk Management Framework (RMF) Certification and Accreditation documentation, standard operating procedures, policies, and security instructions for both networked and stand-alone computer systems and provides oversight and guidance for multiple government programs/systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provide management and oversight to ISSOs across the organization.
• Responsible for cyber security policies and procedures to assist with identifying potential Cyber Security issues and to bring systems into full compliance with required NIST standards.
• As the security officer/manager represent the security team in meetings with the government sponsor and interface directly with Security Control Accessor/Validator.
• Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard information systems, networks, and databases. Implement, enforce, communicate, and develop security policies or plans for data collection systems, sensors, data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and information systems security education/ awareness programs.
• Review standard operating procedures and collaborate with all stakeholders concerning risk management activities.
• Serve as the IA lead for information system and evaluate proposed changes for security-relevant impacts. Responsible for understanding of information security requirements, with the ability to provide input into security operations for meetings/presentations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, in Computer Science or related field, with a minimum 10 years of experience working in a cleared contractor environment,
• Experience with RMF/NIST standards.
• Experience performing internal assessments against NIST SP 800-53/171/207 standards.
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance IAT/IAM level II-III certification
• Candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of collaborative teams to achieve objectives.
• Security Clearance: Must have Secret with the ability to qualify and obtain a Top Secret/SCI (DoD Clearance requires candidate be a US Citizen)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.