Information System Security Officer

The Security Department’s overall mission is to identify and counter security threats to the MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s mission of development of game-changing technology in support of National Security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats. To accomplish this mission, this department formulates and implements policies, plans, and actions designed to protect facilities against threats of vandalism, accidental destruction, and sabotage; and safeguards personnel, classified and unclassified information systems, personal identifiable information, property, and other assets from exploitation and recruitment by foreign intelligence agencies.

What You Will Do

Provide cybersecurity support to several independent MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Special Programs. Core responsibilities include: assist and support necessary compliance activities, continuously validate the organization against cybersecurity policies/guidelines/procedures/regulations/laws to ensure compliance, ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, thrive and belong. Leadership: Room to advance on your team or to lead cross-functional projects. Growth Opportunities: Potential for lateral and vertical movement.

Requirements

• Have a current Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Successfully pass a background check and consent to undergoing a government polygraph examination
• A minimum of 4 years of IT security experience in DoD cybersecurity is preferred
• Have a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAM I baseline certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+), or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated understanding of the following security frameworks is required: JSIG, NIST 800-53 / Risk Management Framework (RMF), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Chapter 8, DoD Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1- 4

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options