Cyber Security Manager Special Programs

The Security 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 Department encourages flexible schedules and hybrid remote work arrangements.

Who are we?

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) whose mission is research in support of National Security.

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, 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 opporunity-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.

What will you do?he 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.
* You will provide leadership, management, and direction to ensure effective execution of the Special Programs cybersecurity program.
* You are responsible for closely monitoring and overseeing 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).
* Your responsibilities include the daily oversight, close supervision, and work direction of the team, as well as providing superior customer assistance to Laboratory stakeholders. This position requires in-depth technical knowledge of computer security principles and practices in order to manage a comprehensive cybersecurity program servicing a diverse enterprise environment of ESXi, Linux, UNIX, Sun, and Windows systems.
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