Information System Security Manager
About The Position
The Information System Security Manager (ISSM) provides senior leadership for security aspects of highly complex technology programs under this task order, setting security objectives, defining scope and goals, and selecting appropriate security methodologies. The ISSM forecasts and recommends security staffing and resources, develops and manages schedules for concurrent security initiatives, directs cross‑functional security activities, and takes timely corrective action to address risks and issues. The ISSM oversees major security deliverables, mentors senior executives on security governance and culture, and applies advanced technical expertise and strong analytical skills to inform decisions.
Requirements
- Active DOD Secret (S) Clearance required.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 8 years of related experience in cybersecurity as an ISSM or similar.
- Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities across complex technology programs.
- Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements, security controls, risk management frameworks, and compliance processes.
- Experience applying NIST guidance, RMF principles, and federal security policies is highly desirable.
- Comfortable coordinating responses to security incidents, vulnerabilities, findings, and corrective actions.
- Possess a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, information system security, vulnerability management, access controls, system authorization, and security architecture.
- Ability to translate complex technical security issues into clear business and program-level recommendations.
- Effective communicator who can work across engineering, operations, program management, compliance, and executive teams.
- Ability to clearly present security risks, recommendations, and status to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Organized and capable of managing multiple security initiatives, competing priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to make timely decisions in a complex environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience applying NIST guidance, RMF principles, and federal security policies is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provides senior leadership for security aspects of highly complex technology programs.
- Sets security objectives, defines scope and goals, and selects appropriate security methodologies.
- Forecasts and recommends security staffing and resources.
- Develops and manages schedules for concurrent security initiatives.
- Directs cross‑functional security activities.
- Takes timely corrective action to address risks and issues.
- Oversees major security deliverables.
- Mentors senior executives on security governance and culture.
- Applies advanced technical expertise and strong analytical skills to inform decisions.
- Establish security priorities, drive execution, and advise technical and executive stakeholders.
- Develops, reviews, and maintains security plans, assessments, policies, procedures, risk documentation, and other security authorization deliverables.
- Coordinates responses to security incidents, vulnerabilities, findings, and corrective actions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Best-in-class matching 401K program.
- Comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna.
- Competitive employer contribution to a health savings account.
- Vision and dental plans.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Personal leave.
- Paid certifications and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
