Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

Role overview Lead information system security for unclassified systems supporting a government program. The work spans risk decisions, security authorization, compliance, and continuous monitoring, with a focus on keeping systems accredited while meeting operational needs.

Responsibilities - Develop and maintain system security plans (SSPs), and lead accreditation, reaccreditation, oversight, and periodic compliance reviews. - Advise on security risks and coordinate cybersecurity activities across current and future IT platforms and a multi-contractor team. - Help ensure systems meet applicable Department of Defense, Air Force, federal security, and FISMA requirements; track compliance in the relevant investment portfolio system. - Track and resolve Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items, review Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) results, and check software, hardware, and firmware against applicable vulnerability notices. - Support continuous monitoring, security validation through DevSecOps, audit-log review, and monitoring activities across on-premises and cloud environments. - Serve as a key contact for security inspections, tests, and reviews by oversight authorities; contribute to security and architecture documentation.

Requirements - Active Secret clearance and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field, with at least eight years of relevant cybersecurity experience. - Current CASP+, CISSP, CISSP Associate, or GSLC certification. - At least three years working with Air Force Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and applicable defense and Air Force security policies. - Practical experience with RMF, NIST SP 800-53 revisions 4 and 5, eMASS, and obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO). - Experience with ACAS, Splunk, audit logs, STIG reviews, continuous monitoring, and security validation in DevSecOps environments. - Ability to assess technology risks, give practical security advice, and work with multiple contractors on compliance needs.

Benefits and work setup Eligible full-time employees receive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; retirement savings with employer match; paid time off; voluntary supplemental benefits; and access to an employee assistance program. Educational assistance, including tuition reimbursement, is also offered.