CSSM jobs in Fort Meade, MD
Computer Systems Security Manager (CSSM)
Infrastructure security management, Certification and Accreditation, incident review, and cyber policy development.
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Governing Infrastructure Under Operational Pressure
At GS Consulting, we treat cybersecurity as a continuous operational requirement, not a checklist. We help mission teams execute secure cyber operations by managing the availability, integrity, and compliance of their most critical assets.
As a Computer Systems Security Manager with GS Consulting, you will be a governing force behind Agency computing infrastructure. You will oversee the design and integration of robust security features, guide Certification and Accreditation work, and shape policies that protect federal networks from advanced intrusions. You will help mitigate vulnerabilities before they affect the mission.
Mission and Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Our CSSMs manage the security posture for large intelligence infrastructures. Depending on your LCAT level, you will be expected to:
- Maintain the availability and integrity of Agency computing infrastructure.
- Design, integrate, and promote security features, products, and procedures to support Certification and Accreditation.
- Direct proactive measures to assess and abate vulnerabilities, detect intrusions, and deter viruses.
- Review the investigative processing of security incidents to evaluate and improve corrective actions.
- Develop, interpret, and enforce computer security policies that guide enterprise operational standards.
Technical Domains
Required Technical Domains
Successful CSSMs at GS Consulting must bring authoritative experience across management and technical execution in the following domains:
- Computer security and information systems management
- Hardware and software engineering life cycles
- Requirements analysis, system design, and implementation
- Computer systems research and network security
- Incident investigation and cyber policy development
Preferred Degree Fields and Certifications
Degrees must be from an accredited institution in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Security, Computer Forensics, Network Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Security, or Information Assurance.
CSSM candidates should hold relevant DoD 8570 or 8140 certifications. Highly preferred certifications include CISSP, CAP, Security Plus, and NET Plus.
Qualification Paths
LCAT Qualification Paths
We are actively staffing billets across all four CSSM levels. Please review the experience requirements below. Relevant experience must fall within the technical domains listed above.
Level 1
- Associate Degree plus 4 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 2 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 0 years of experience
Level 2
- Associate Degree plus 7 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 5 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 3 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 0 years of experience
Level 3
- Associate Degree plus 10 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 8 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 6 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 4 years of experience
Level 4
- Associate Degree plus 13 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 11 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 9 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 7 years of experience
Ready to govern the infrastructure?
Send us your resume. Please include your active clearance level, current certifications, and the specific CSSM level you are targeting based on your management experience.