Director of Classified Systems & Network Security

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct and lead a multi-disciplinary team in support of program cyber requirements

• Lead a team in the performance of system security engineering activities to include requirements, architecture, design, development, evaluation, certification, and accreditation supporting all phases of systems development and production in the areas of Cybersecurity / Information Assurance (IA) / system security engineering, and security assessment and authorization (A&A) as per RMF (Risk Management Framework) and the NIST System Security Engineering processes

• Execute on business development, strategic planning and cost / schedule focused delivery

• Participate as an active program team member in key recurring operations, including: proposal planning and review, program management reviews, recurring status reporting, staff meetings, etc.

• Support program level requirements for high dollar classified programs and diverse US Government activities where required

• Serve internally and externally as the IA/IT Subject Matter Expert on behalf of Draper

• Establish and drive thoughtful leadership and relationships through partnerships within the Government and DIB

• Supervise administration of classified systems, servers, and networks in support of programs.

• Provide leadership and guidance to a geographically dispersed cross functional matrix team including both direct and indirect reports

• Develop and maintain relationships with external high level law enforcement, Defense Department and Intelligence Agency officials including in country security, intelligence and private sector counterparts

• Closely coordinates cybersecurity controls and governance with the Draper Chief Information Security Officer

• Serves on the Insider Threat Committee for Draper

• Responsible and accountable for remediation and reporting of classified information spills

Skills/Abilities

• Strong budgeting, cost, schedule, technical, management and negotiation skills.

• Knowledge of program financial controls and the business acquisition process and operations

• Ability in defining and implementing a wide range of performance metrics and dashboards to track trends.

• Solid understanding of Cyber protection, resiliency and survivability.

• Knowledge and understanding of the Cyber Key Performance Parameters (KPP) and how to implement within a program.

• Well versed in Defense Industrial Base (DIB) best practices and the competitive landscape with respect to business opportunities and talent management.

• Ability to work within matrixed or virtual teams.

• Ability to align and help customers meet their mission objectives.

• Excellent written and verbal communications, presentation skills, organizational and time management skills.

• Able to clearly present ideas to executive leadership, senior management, line management, governance committees and customers.

• Ability to lead large complex information security related organization that includes oversight of highly classified compartmented programs

• Ability to lead change including organizational transformations, policy changes, and introduction new security related programs.

• Ability to coordinate cybersecurity activities among defense systems, enterprise classified, enterprise unclassified, and other cybersecurity teams on medium-large scale programs.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field required, Master's degree or higher preferred.

• ITIL and Project Management certification, CISSP certification or equivalent DoDI 8570 qualifications preferred.

Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in Program management, or engineering expertise in cyber and/or systems security capabilities and services within the Department of Defense.

• Experience with DOD RMF and NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-160, and 800-171.

• Security architecture, software assurance, Agile program management and development methods preferred.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Top Secret Clearance is required. TS/SCI preferred.

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