Job Description

The ISSM independently manages cybersecurity compliance and operations for assigned classified systems, ensuring alignment with DoD and IC policies. This role is hands-on with RMF, system accreditation, and ongoing monitoring activities while serving as a technical advisor to program teams.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, and risk assessments for assigned systems.

• Lead system accreditation efforts in eMASS and ensure compliance with JSIG, ICD 503, NIST SP 800-53, and customer-specific requirements.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, patch management, and remediation tracking.
• Oversee incident response activities and report to AO/DAO as required.
• Coordinate and lead internal self-inspections and external customer assessments.
• Implement configuration management policies and ensure baseline compliance.
• Provide security training and guidance to system users and IT staff.
• Serve as primary interface with program teams and system owners on cybersecurity issues.
• This role will include some travel (Approx 15% - 1 Day trips)

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance with SAP eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in classified cybersecurity compliance.
• Strong experience working with RMF, JSIG, ICD 503, and STIG requirements.
• Experience with eMASS, audit tools, and vulnerability management solutions.
• DoD 8570 baseline certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SAP/SAR environments.
• Prior interaction with DCSA or IC/DoD customer security offices.
• Knowledge of facility security requirements (SCIF/SAPF).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Salary: $143,500 - $172,000 (Depends on Experience)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Summer 9/80 work schedule