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Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Information Systems Security Officer join our team in the Washington, D.C. This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for SED implements higher-level security requirements such as those resulting from laws, regulations, or Presidential directives.

• Integrate security design principles across disciplines and the Department of Homeland Security Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC).

• Discover information protection needs and document information protection policies.

• Review proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks.

• Support security related product selection and implementation activities.

• Define the scope and level of detail for security plans and policies applicable to the system.

• Recommend measures to ensure security awareness and compliance.

• Identify the need for changes based on new security technologies or threats.

• Analyze change requests to the system for security posture impact.

• Review and evaluate security incident response policies and manage security incident procedures.

• Support execution of duties described in the DHS ISSO Guide and DHS Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Guide.

• Develop and implement long-range plans for IT security systems to anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities. Manage and maintain system authorization status (Authority to Operate).

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years of position-specific relevant experience.

• Master's degree in engineering, technology, computer science, software, or related discipline.

• CompTIA Security+ certification.

• Knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols or encryption techniques/tools.

• Must be familiar with NIST and CMS security documentation, including but not limited to NIST 800-53, NIST 800-63, CMS Acceptable Risk Safeguards (ARS), CMS Risk Management Handbook (RMH) and CMS Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Controls Tracking System (CFACTS).

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain DHS suitability.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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