Job Purpose:
The CSSP Manager is a senior-level leader responsible for overseeing the Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) program and managing the CSSP Team to ensure full compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and best practices. This position serves as the primary liaison between internal cybersecurity teams, external partners, and federal oversight entities to drive operational excellence, maintain program integrity, and ensure enterprise-level cybersecurity readiness. The CSSP Manager is expected to lead with strategic vision and operational precision while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across all cybersecurity functions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the CSSP Team, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity goals, compliance objectives, and mission support.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the CSSP Team, Information Assurance Team, federal oversight authorities, and joint military cybersecurity entities (e.g., JFHQ-DODIN).
- Direct oversight of all CSSP reporting and auditing across subscriber sites.
- Collaborate with the Assessment Team to conduct Security Assessment Visits (SAVs) and Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRIs).
- Ensure policy, procedure, and documentation compliance across all CSSP functions.
- Manage and facilitate CSSP Working Group sessions to promote standardization and continuous engagement across subscriber stakeholders.
- Oversee the development, review, and enforcement of IT cybersecurity policies and procedures under the CSSP framework.
- Provide authoritative guidance on compliance requirements and activities to subscriber sites.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with site-level cybersecurity contacts to support compliance and ensure awareness of evolving requirements.
- Lead organizational improvement initiatives and recommend enhancements to cybersecurity processes and program performance.
- Support executive-level decision-making by delivering polished briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Provide expert-level analysis and assessments of operational procedures and recommend improvements for risk management and cybersecurity resilience.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in federal government or defense-related IT and cybersecurity programs.
- Proven success managing cybersecurity operations, assessments, and teams in high-security federal environments.
- Experience implementing and overseeing CSSP frameworks, including compliance, auditing, and policy development.
- Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity regulations, DOD/DOE relationships, and operational integration with multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership in driving organizational change, managing cross-functional teams, and enhancing process efficiency.
- Expertise in producing high-level written deliverables, presentations, and briefings tailored for senior executives.
- CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or equivalent DoD 8140/8570 certifications.
- PMP or similar project management certification is a strong plus.
At Strativia, we offer a fast-paced atmosphere with ample opportunities for growth and advancement within our highly entrepreneurial environment. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. We value collaboration, integrity, and excellence in all that we do.
Strativia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. Strativia in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets
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Strativia
May 24, 2025