Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist

Howmet Aerospace is currently in search of a Cybersecurity Compliance Specialistto join our Global Information Services (GIS) team in Pittsburgh, PA.

This position has global (domestic and international) accountabilities for all location operating units as well as GIS worldwide. Primary purpose is to provide professional-level support for the company's cyber security initiatives, projects, and ongoing activities.

Major Activities/Key Challenges:

• Partner with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Senior Operations Manager in all aspects of CMMC Operations Management
• Facilitate design, plan and manage overall assessments including logistics and documentation release during assessments including various Compliance Assessments (self, scheduled, and on-demand), CMMC (CyberAB/Certified 3rd Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO)), Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC), State Dept. etc. In partnership with Corporate Communications, validate Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)/Federal Contract Information (FCI), ensuring CUI/FCI is not within externally facing communications
• Lead the quarterly Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) meetings
• Proactively plan and support CMMC control changes/updates/realignments and review the controls for applicability or re-implementation
• Track and facilitate Policy/Standard/Procedure review and update cadence
• Store and manage limited CUI (e.g., Assessment Results, out briefs, Reclama forms/submissions, etc.)
• Track Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and Risk, Actions, Issues & Decisions (RAID) items
• Perform cybersecurity and CMMC Risk Management and Risk tracking as needed
• Maintain and update Corporate Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) reporting
• Manage and facilitate continuous monitoring of CMMC controls (10+ controls/month)
• Provide guidance to Business Unit Assessments in collaboration with the Sr. CMMC Operations Manager
• Stay up to date with cyber security policies and trends, developing mappings between different compliance program requirements and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) special publications Provide expertise and interpretation of requirements (NIST, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), CMMC, etc.) to different Resource Units and Business Units
• Coordinate continuous monitoring of controls and updates with different technology areas (Applications, Infrastructure, Network, Security, etc.) and functional areas (Compliance, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Legal, Physical Security, Procurement, etc.) regarding CMMC
• Perform other duties as assigned, aligned to attain and maintain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Skills:

• Leadership, Organizational skills, and discipline to build, manage, and maintain structured plans
• Able to build and maintain strong, trusting collaborative relationships
• Ability to create and think through complex technical problems and identify/resolve gaps
• Solid decision-making skills to swiftly and objectively view and assess cyber security alternatives
• Interpersonal skills to manage often difficult or highly technical conditions
• Self-motivated, results driven and accountable for their actions. Capable of taking initiative to proactively problem solve and identify solutions with minimal oversight
• Agile and flexible, able to pivot and react quickly and effectively to new and high priority needs
• Works equally well whether independently or as part of a physical or virtual, global team
• Ability to work with data of highest sensitivity in complete confidence
• A team player, value working as part of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or Cybersecurity from an accredited institution or an Associate’s degree with 5 years of experience in IT, with a minimum 3 years of that in cyber security disciplines
• Minimum 2 years of experience with DFARS 7012, NIST 800-171 and other NIST publications
• Minimum 1 year of experience with various data types such as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Controlled technical Information (CTI), Federal Contract Information (FCI), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulation (EAR99)
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of Hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in and exposure to Compliance programs especially CMMC and DIBCAC
• Experience managing security in a manufacturing environment
• Security related Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CISA
• CMMC Certifications such as CMMC-RP and/or CMMC CCP
• Experience with and/or robust understanding of POA&Ms, assessment processes, risk management, procedure analysis

• Experience successfully implementing NIST 800-171 / CMMC / ITAR / Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX) security controls

Salary Range : $110 – 125k/year approximation (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).