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Senior IA/Cybersecurity Lead

ARETUM is seeking a Senior IA/Cybersecurity Lead to oversee and enhance our information assurance strategies while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations and frameworks. In this pivotal role, you will guide a talented team in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust information assurance and cybersecurity programs tailored for our government clients.

As a Senior IA/Cybersecurity Lead, you will be responsible for evaluating and strengthening security controls, conducting risk assessments, and managing compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements. Your leadership will be crucial in establishing a security-first culture within the organization, and will directly contribute to safeguarding critical information systems.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Monitor DOD, and other sites (e.g. Army Cyber) for new standards, regulations and policies.
Review contract deliverables for compliance.
Support risk management framework (RMF) implementation.
Assess Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) management plans and processes.
Develop and maintain Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) for security related activities.
Manage DD2875 submissions and support provisioning activities.
Lead a Cybersecurity team and support interaction with other IT teams.

A minimum of ten years of DoD IA experience
Possess one of the following certifications: GSLC, CISSP, CISM, and CISA, or another DoD 8570.01-M Level 3 authorized IAT/IAM certification.
A minimum of eight years of experience analyzing, assessing, and implementing corrective actions based on vulnerability management and penetration testing tools and work efforts.
A minimum of eight years of experience with the NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, STIGs, SCAP, IAVAs, and FISMA.
A minimum of eight years of experience supporting DoD defensive cyber operational activities, including, but not limited to, information system protection, defense, response (incident handling), reporting, and recovery.
A minimum of eight years of experience in managing complex DoD projects.
Possess a minimum of a favorably adjudicated NACLC/ANACI investigation (Tier 3) at proposal submission.
Active Top Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in an IT related field
Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently.
Experience leading teams.
Experience writing Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), COOP Planning, POA&Ms, and other documentation in support of RMF as required.
The ability to provide technical evaluation of proposed system(s) and application approaches.

ARETUM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or age.

ARETUM utilizes e-Verify to check employment authorization.

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What You Should Know About Senior IA/Cybersecurity Lead, Aretum

ARETUM is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior IA/Cybersecurity Lead to supercharge our information assurance strategies while ensuring we stay compliant with the latest cybersecurity regulations. In this vital role, you will find yourself at the helm of a talented team, guiding them in the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust information assurance and cybersecurity programs tailored specifically for our government clients. Your mission as a Senior IA/Cybersecurity Lead will involve evaluating and strengthening security controls, conducting thorough risk assessments, and ensuring we meet all Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements. Your leadership is key in fostering a security-first culture within our organization. From planning and monitoring security measures to responding to breaches, your contributions will directly protect our critical information systems. Plus, you’ll be involved in a multitude of important activities, including the implementation of the risk management framework, developing action plans for security-related activities, and leading a proactive Cybersecurity team. With at least ten years of experience in Department of Defense (DoD) Information Assurance and a suite of necessary certifications, this role is for those ready to take on significant challenges and make a real impact in cybersecurity for governmental functions. Join us at ARETUM, where we welcome diversity and equal opportunity in our commitment to building an inclusive workplace.

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What are the main responsibilities of the Senior IA/Cybersecurity Lead at ARETUM?

As the Senior IA/Cybersecurity Lead at ARETUM, your primary responsibilities will include overseeing information assurance strategies, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations, evaluating security controls, conducting risk assessments, and managing compliance with FISMA. You will also lead a cybersecurity team and support various IT interactions to boost our government clients' security posture.