Information Systems Security Manager

Overview

Acuity is growing and looking to hire an Information Systems Security Manager. 

 

In return, Acuity Inc offers a great company culture with wonderful work/life balance and a robust compensation package which includes Health/Dental/Vision, up to $6K training & professional development benefit annually, 401K matching, corporate events/team-building and more!

 

Acuity was awarded "Best Places to Work" by the Washington Business Journal for over 8 years(2010 - 2014, 2015, 2017-2021, 2023, 2024) and "Top Workplaces" by Washington Post (2022, 2023, 2024). www.myacuity.com

Why Acuity?

Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Responsibilities

What you 'll be doing:

• Manage Analysts engaged in ensuring the safety of information systems assets and protection of systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
• Provide support for a program, organization, systems or enclaves. Support the Agency RMF Workflow and Processes by proposing, coordinating, implementing and enforcing information system security policies, instructions, standards, and methodologies.
• Coordinate with the Data Custodian, Project Owner, and ISSM to identify the types of information processed, assign the appropriate security categorizations to the information systems, determine the information security and privacy impacts, and manage information security and privacy risk.
• Document the controls in the information security and privacy plan (or equivalent document) to ensure implemented controls meet or exceed the minimal controls defined by CISO guidance.
• Maintain current system information in XACTA (e.g., POCs, artifacts) to support organizational requirements and processes (e.g., communication, contingency planning, training, data calls).
• Evaluate the impact of network and system changes using RMF processes.
• Ensure anomalies identified under the Client’s Information Security Continuous Monitoring activities are addressed and remediated in a manner that commensurate with the risks posed to the system from the anomalies.
• Submit recommendations to the stakeholders for system configuration deviations from the required baseline.
• Develop and maintain a system security plan (SSP).
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with SSP.
• Ensure configuration management for security-relevant IS software, hardware and firmware is maintained and documented.
• Ensure system recovery processes are monitored to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored.
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Formally notify the appropriate individuals when changes occur that might affect authorization.
• Participate in governance and project reviews identified by the Client.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree (in an IT-related field)
• Experience with XACTA 360, Continuum and other SCAP Compliant tools
• Working experience with RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53/53A, and STIGs
• Strong documentation skills

Desired Skills:

• Certified Ethical Hacker 10 (CEH)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Systems auditor (CISA), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NCSF)
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional as a cert qualification

Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI w/Poly

 

About Acuity:

Acuity, Inc. is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards.

 

Why Choose Acuity?

• Innovative Excellence: Recognized by The Washington Post's "Top Workplaces" and a nine-time recipient of the Washington Business Journal's "Best Places to Work," Acuity fosters an environment where innovation thrives and employees flourish.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and show it through highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Personal Growth: Your potential isn't just recognized at Acuity, it's actively cultivated. With tailored training, mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we empower you to thrive personally and professionally.
• Recognition and Visibility: Stand out in a competitive industry with Acuity's exceptional customer feedback and robust opportunity channels.
• Collaborative Culture: At Acuity, teamwork isn't just a buzzword – it's the cornerstone of our success. Encouragement and support fuel our collaborative culture, where every voice matters.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity isn't just a checkbox – it's who we are. At Acuity, we pride ourselves on recruiting and maintaining a workforce that celebrates diversity and treats every employee with dignity and respect.

 Join Acuity, where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is amplified. Together, let's shape the future of digital strategy and technology consulting.

 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.