Application Security Manager
Fairfax, VA 
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Posted 30 days ago
Job Description

Manages the creation of cyber-intelligence tools / methods and oversees the research and analysis of cyber security risks. Directs the design and development of acceptance criteria for cyber security architecture. Gathers the necessary security intelligence, ensures the correlation of that intelligence with Company systems, analyzes the resulting threat from the relevant information and formulates actionable responses and threat mitigation to ensure the protection of systems, information and brand.

  • Manages the resolution of cyber security issues related to architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access.
  • Develops, publishes and enforces company information security standards and guidelines encompassing data and intellectual security.
  • Manages the development of appropriate electronic and hard copy reports and records, including new or revised electronic or hard copy documentation. Makes internal and external presentations as needed to senior level staff or clients.
  • Establishes priorities for cyber security projects and staff, including planning and technical performance, to meet objectives.
  • Partners with the client in the strategic design process to translate complex security and business requirements in to technical designs.
  • Establishes working relationships with team members, vendors, client, and other departments involved in the project.
  • Overall responsibility for leading the program, department, or functional area as designated. Oversees, directs, and mentors subordinate staff; communicates job expectations and enforces organizational policies, procedures and core values; responsible for recruiting staff, approving timecards, and conducting performance reviews and disciplinary measures.
  • Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Represents the company as an expert knowledgeable resource on data security. Acts as primary contact for complex data security systems and processes.
  • Stays abreast of new security technologies, identifies potential security concerns, develops approaches to mitigate identified risks, and works with teams to implement recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 7-10 years of experience with 5+ years of management experience

Other Job Specific Skills

  • Must have experience writing policy, performing complex vulnerability testing and operating system hardening along with demonstrated leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines.
  • Familiarity with security industry standards (ISO 17799, NIST 800 series, etc.)
  • Experience with internal controls, risk assessments, business process and internal IT control testing or operational auditing.
  • Demonstrated ability to write business and technical reports and to present to senior level staff or clients.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of technical interface requirements and processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees, management and outside representatives.
  • Ability to resolve complex and diverse technical and management issues.
  • Must demonstrate a detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of data security principles, theories, regulations and practices.
  • Utilizes creative problem solving and multitasking skills in order to manage a team.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


Contingent Upon Experience
N/A
Full Time Telework
No-Travel Not Required
ASM Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, creed, ancestry, marital status, non-job-related handicap or disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7 to 10 years
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