Cybersecurity Manager - Special Programs

Cybersecurity Manager - Special Programs

Date:
Jul 10, 2026

Location:

Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Security Services Department's 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. To accomplish this mission, this department formulates and implements policies, plans, and actions designed to protect facilities against threats of vandalism, accidental destruction, and sabotage;

and safeguards personnel, classified and unclassified information systems, personal identifiable information, property, and other assets from exploitation and recruitment by foreign intelligence agencies.

We foster a culture where security professionals are empowered to solve complex security problems in close collaboration with Laboratory research teams and Government counterparts. Our people are our most important resource, and we encourage a casual and flexible opportunity‑filled working environment that is technology‑focused. Where mission needs can be met, the Security Services Department encourages flexible schedules and hybrid remote work arrangements.

The Cybersecurity Manager (Special Programs) reports to the Security Services Department Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO) and serves as the primary focal point and supervisor for a team of Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) and Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) in support of the Laboratory's primary research sponsor.

• Provide leadership, management, and direction to ensure effective execution of the Special Programs cybersecurity program.
• Closely monitor and oversee the application of security principles and policies, to include the Risk Management Framework (RMF);
  Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) or its replacement;
  Intelligence Community Directive 503 (ICD‑503); and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Oversee and supervise the team, and provide superior customer assistance to Laboratory stakeholders. Requires in‑depth technical knowledge of computer security principles and practices to manage a comprehensive cybersecurity program servicing a diverse enterprise environment of ESXi, Linux, UNIX, Sun, and Windows systems.
• Monitor and oversee the development and review of all System Security Plans (SSP) produced by the team, ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of appropriately.
• Execute security compliance audits, Government compliance inspections, and security vulnerability assessments on Laboratory and Government information systems, ensuring action on vulnerabilities and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) in a timely manner and meeting both internal governance and external sponsor requirements.
• Ensure configuration management and continuous monitoring policies and procedures are established and maintained.
• Ensure team members participate in an effective cybersecurity education, training and awareness program.
• Directly conduct prospective candidate screening and hiring actions, participate in personnel retention efforts for assigned staff, and conduct other supervisory duties including scheduling, conducting interviews, and identifying opportunities for professional staff development.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related discipline with a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the Information Security field, preferably within Special Access and Sensitive Compartmented Information Programs.
• Minimum of seven (7) years' leadership and supervisory experience in a DoD or Industrial Security environment, with demonstrated security process maturity outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the National Industrial Security Program, including in-depth knowledge of RMF, JSIG, ICD 503, NIST SP 800‑53, and other associated NIST publications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure in a…