Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

Swift•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions. We are looking for an Information Systems Security Manager to join a growing team in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Information System Security Manager (ISSM) provides leadership and oversight for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s Information Assurance program. This role is responsible for implementing and enforcing security policies, maintaining the operational security posture of assigned systems, and supporting security authorization activities in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and applicable DoD requirements. The ISSM partners closely with engineering, operations, and government stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant, and mission-aligned environments.

Requirements

Ten (10) years of experience in security authorization and RMF-based environments
Experience with security tools, hardware/software security implementation, encryption, and/or communication protocols
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering, or related field
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted
DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance with IAM Level II required
Twelve (12) years of experience in security authorization
Experience with security tools, authorization techniques, incident management, and enterprise security architecture
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering, or related field
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted
DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance with IAM Level III required
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53 and RMF processes
Experience briefing senior leadership and government customers
Familiarity with enterprise security architecture and system engineering integration
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Provide management oversight for information assurance and cybersecurity programs
Coordinate implementation of IT security policies and security control requirements
Manage and maintain the operational security posture of systems and enclaves
Oversee vulnerability management and risk assessment activities
Manage configuration control and security-related change management processes
Assess and document security impacts of system modifications
Oversee preparation and review of SSPs, Risk Assessment Reports, and authorization packages
Support and guide security authorization activities under RMF
Provide leadership and oversight to ISSOs and engineering staff
Interface directly with Government stakeholders to achieve cybersecurity objectives