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Amentum Vice President, Cybersecurity-Chief Information Security Officer in Springfield, Illinois
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.
The Vice President of Cybersecurity- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will define, implement and maintain global information security management policies and programs for Amentum. The ideal candidate will be an expert in information security and risk management with both strong technical skills and the ability to serve as an advisor on all matters relating to policy and governance. This position reports to the CIO and will manage a team of security professionals who will support the CISO in executing the cybersecurity mission and efforts. A minimum active Secret level security clearance is required, US Citizenship is required. This is a remote-telework role. We would prefer that a candidate be within driving distance to one of our Amentum facilities (Chantilly, VA or Las Vegas, NV or Fort Worth, TX).
Responsibilities :
Defines and implements a comprehensive security program that supports corporate business objectives, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and continually focuses on improving security and processes.
Briefs executive leadership on the effectiveness and alignment of the Amentum cybersecurity program with business objectives supported by key performance indicators.
Manages contractual relationships with external security service providers, maximizing value for Amentum while effectively protecting its information assets.
Responsible for governance of the information security function for all of Amentum, leads the creation of policy and the education, training, and change management initiatives involved in maturing this function.
Maintains compliance with applicable data security laws, regulations, and customer requirements.
Authorizes Amentum approved information security solutions.
Defines a secure architecture that incorporates zero trust concepts, supports company requirements, and is interoperable with the Amentum environment.
Leads cross-functional teams in implementing information security solutions throughout the enterprise.
Monitors the external threat environment for emerging threats, conducts information security risk assessments, tests for vulnerabilities, and designs and implements solutions to strengthen defenses and optimize security architecture.
Mitigates system vulnerabilities and reduces attack surface vectors identified through risk assessment and threat modeling.
Oversees business continuity and disaster recovery policies and standards.
Provides strategic risk guidance to executive leadership and provides direction of technical controls and solutions.
Reviews customer security requirements and liaises with customers regarding Amentum’s security architecture.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
Exceptional ability to collaborate with, influence and partner with Functional and Business Group leaders and multiple stakeholders across the organization at all levels.
Ability to motivate team members through effective monitoring, coaching, counseling and providing a positive working environment.
Strong executive presence to be able to present analysis and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive management and customers.
Proven track record and experience in developing information security policies and procedures, as well as successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic environment.
Must be a strategic thinker, with strong multi-tasking, problem-solving and technical skills.
Ability to articulate ideas clearly, effectively present information, and convey complex concepts in verbal and written form.
Knowledge of relevant legal/regulatory requirements and common information security management frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CMMC, SOX, FedRamp, and data privacy directives.
Experience running and directing a security incident response team.
Knowledge of common cloud environments and government cloud capabilities and restrictions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, information management systems, or related field experience. Advanced degree preferred.
Typically fifteen or more years of progressive experience in a combination of information security and risk management, with experience in leadership roles.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
A minimum of an active Secret level clearance required to start; a Top-Secret level clearance is preferred.
US Citizenship is required.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .
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