Cybersecurity Project Manager (Secret Clearance Required)

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Project Manager to join a large intelligence program.  The Cybersecurity Project Manager will work with ISSO, ISSE and RMF team to navigate the complex landscape of client’s cybersecurity requirements. The Cybersecurity Project Manager ensures the project adheres to the client’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) milestones, addressing any vulnerabilities and compliance issues. Responsibilities include: 

• Oversee the security and compliance of the program in line with customer’s cybersecurity requirements, focusing on achieving an Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO) within the Risk Management Framework (RMF). 

• Lead the project's security lifecycle, ensuring compliance with client’s RMF, Information Assurance standards, and A&A, IATT and ATO milestones. 

• Assessment and Authorization (A&A) work will include technical documentation, working authorization packages in eMASS, assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, engineering responses for system Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM), conducting risk analysis for Risk Acceptance Requests (RAR) and providing cybersecurity support for the program and customer meetings. 

• Manage the team to complete security Body of Evidence (BoE) while leading the A&A activities according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) for all information systems. 

• Review and provide feedback as the project team develops, maintains, and updates security documentation, including Systems Security Plans, Risk Management Plans, Security Test Plans, and POA&Ms. 

• Coordinate with customer CIO Cyber & Security resources for security assessments, addressing any findings and implementing required security controls and mitigations. 

• Oversee the integration of the project with the customer’s Enterprise Security Services, ensuring encrypted data protection and compliance with PKI and IC PKI standards. 

• Conduct weekly reviews of security scan results, remediate identified weaknesses, and ensure routine audit log reviews to detect unauthorized system use. 

• Keep the management informed on the state of the information security program 

• Any other tasks as required / tasked by the management team 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual status) 

• Preference given to candidates with active DoD security clearance and must be clearable TS/SCI 

• 10+ years’ experience in managing cybersecurity team and processes using Risk Management Framework (RMF)  

• Understanding of cybersecurity controls for the assessment of mission systems 

• Understanding of Information Assurance (IA) technologies, NIST standards, DoDI 8500.2 and SP 800-53, DoD cyber security policy requirements set forth in DoDI 8500.01, Cybersecurity and DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT) 

• Experience with Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAM), Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM), and compliance reporting for mission systems 

• Preference given to candidates with Project Management Professional certification (PMP) 

•  Job Location: National Capital Region (DC Metro Area)

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 

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Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) 

• Paid Time Off 

• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

• Flexible work schedule

• On-site gym and childcare option 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Groundswell is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 

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Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at hr@gswell.com or 703-639-1777.