Information System Security Manager (ISSM) - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions Inc • Colorado Springs, CO

18d • Onsite

About The Position

MTSI is seeking a Senior Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to join its team in Colorado Springs, Colorado, supporting the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The role provides technical leadership and operational cybersecurity expertise to help protect US Space Force critical infrastructure and information systems, create mission effects in and through cyberspace, and develop innovative cyber capabilities. The candidate will have experience developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced ground and space systems, and will work as part of a high-performing, fast-paced team.

The position provides System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space RCO, a US Space Force acquisition organization focused on delivering first-of systems to meet quick-turn operational needs. The ISSM will contribute to a small, agile project team whose work directly supports program success.

The role is full-time and onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with travel of up to 25% within the continental United States. An active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility is required. The employee must maintain a TS/SCI clearance and be willing to submit to random Counter-Intelligence polygraphs.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of DoD/IC or relevant industry experience in computer network operations or cybersecurity/information assurance.
• Working knowledge of platforms including Dockers, containers, AWS, and Azure.
• Working knowledge of a variety of programming languages.
• Experience in DoD/IC programs as an ISSE and/or ISSM.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules and risk management.
• Working knowledge of the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and/or NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• High personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills and adapt to a changing security environment.
• Relevant bachelor's and master's degrees.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
• At least two years of total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, including one year within the last five years.
• Must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment and be willing to submit to random Counter-Intelligence polygraphs.

Nice To Haves

• Fifteen or more years of relevant DoD and/or industry work experience.
• DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM or IAT Level II certification.
• CISSP certification.
• Experience as a Security Control Assessor (SCA).
• Experience providing System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to a government program office.
• Expert knowledge in the development and fielding of space systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity engineering support to assigned project teams.
• Perform security assessments and develop vulnerability remediation options.
• Perform engineering activities to attain cyber mission effects.
• Develop and/or employ cybersecurity tools used within DoD architectures.
• Synthesize intelligence products and scan results into reports with actionable recommendations.
• Provide input to the government customer regarding risks to performance, schedule, and budget arising from proposed contractor plans or execution of accepted plans.
• Coordinate with multiple partners and agencies to ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies while meeting program milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior