Information Systems Manager

Amentum is seeking an Information Systems Manager to join our team and support our McLean, VA customer. We are looking for team members who are passionate about making a difference by working on critical efforts we manage as a premier government contractor.  Here at Amentum, we are purpose-driven with a fierce commitment to deliver on our promises. We create trailblazing solutions, have unwavering integrity, and embrace inclusion and collaboration. Our team is excited to help customers solve todays and tomorrow’s problems, giving confidence and reassurance that together we’ll accomplish mission success. Purpose / Scope: Performs IT functions such as design, analysis, evaluation, testing, debugging and implementation of applications programs supporting company business processes and operations.  Analyzes, installs, acquires, modifies and supports operating systems, databases or utilities software upgrades and licenses.  Plans, conducts and directs the analysis of business problems to be solved with automated systems.  Analyzes, designs, acquires and implements projects for LAN and / or WAN systems.  Plans, designs, acquires and implements telecommunications voice / wire systems.  At higher job levels, may contribute to the development, testing, evaluation or design of system or infrastructure architecture used throughout the IT solution set. You enjoy providing mid-level management support while multitasking in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and collaborating with stakeholders and other government agencies. One of your strong points is your eagerness to put customer needs at the forefront of your problem-solving.  You are proactive in asking questions when you need more information to ensure customer needs are met in the most efficient way possible. As a team player, you thrive in helping your colleagues and look forward to supporting our customers professionally. Essential Responsibilities: Perform a variety of Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) functions which are broad in nature and support multi-tier IA and CND functions to include, but not limited to, systems engineer, audit/inspection, infrastructure support, certification and accreditation, vulnerability management, detection and response support services Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program Evaluates user needs and systems functionality, ensuring that the needs of individuals and projects are met in multiple software systems to include Maximo and Maxwell Provide security certification test and evaluation of assets, vulnerability management and response, security assessments, and customer support Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure customer information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed Evaluate security solutions and assist in the management of information system security to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.  Manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) document used in cybersecurity to track, manage, and remediate security weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and gaps identified in information systems Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation Schedules upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware Prepare, review, and maintain documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs), and other user guides and technical publications.\ Plans, develops and implements the budget, obtaining competitive prices from suppliers, where appropriate to ensure cost effectiveness Ensures the smooth running of all systems, including anti-virus software, print services, and e-mail provision Ensures that software licensing laws are adhered to Ability to manage crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware and software problems Writes reports / makes presentations to upper management on networking issues Advises management personnel on new innovations / technologies and systems requirements Manage inventory of IT equipment, including tracking assets, maintaining accurate records, coordinating procurement, and ensuring timely distribution and lifecycle management Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science/Engineering.   Requires at least 8+ years of hands-on experience with Windows operating systems environments and virtualization solutions; 5+ years’ experience with a relevant Master’s degree. A minimum of 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating the work of others. Vendor certification (CNA, CNE, MCSE) desirable, but not required Bachelor's degree in a related field, and requires at least three (3) years of Information Assurance experience Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level II or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification Possess one of the following certifications (higher levels of the listed certifications also qualify, such as a CCNP certification instead of a CCNA): DoD 8570 IAT II certification (which includes either a Security+, CCNA-Security, CySa+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, and/or SSCP certification) DoD 8570 IAM II certification (which includes either a CAP, CASP+CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, and/or HCISPP certification) Knowledgeable and deep understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), specifically the NIST 800-53 controls Ability to understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts) and write technical copies of various document types Familiarity with multiple word processing and presentation tools such