Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information System Security Manager (ISSM) will ensure classified systems follow government and APL regulations while still meeting program demands and operating in an accredited state. This role involves leading all aspects of SSP development, maintenance, accreditation/re-accreditation, and oversight, including conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance. The ISSM will also function as the lead contact for IS security inspections, tests, and reviews by oversight authorities and will support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the Chief of Classified IT Compliance in carrying out the Laboratory's Classified Information Security Program. This position is ideal for motivated cybersecurity professionals passionate about making meaningful contributions to national security cyber missions and enabling impactful research to operate securely.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field
8+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience
A current DoD 8140 Level III certification
5+ years working with the RMF, DAAPM, NISPOM, JSIG or other equivalent security frameworks
Outstanding communicator in both written and verbal forms
Active Top Secret security clearance with a current SSBI
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Worked as an Auditor, ISSO, ISSM, ISSE, Security Architect or Cyber Risk Manager for 5+ years
Held cybersecurity positions in classified DoD or IC environment for 8+ years
Currently have active TS/SCI, or TS/SCI+poly security clearance

Responsibilities

Ensure classified systems follow government and APL regulations while still meeting program demands and operating in an accredited state.
Lead all aspects of SSP development, maintenance, accreditation/re-accreditation, and oversight, including conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance.
Function as lead contact for IS security inspections, tests, and reviews by oversight authorities.
Support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the Chief of Classified IT Compliance in carrying out the Laboratory's Classified Information Security Program.