Information System Security Manager; ISSM

Information System Security Manager (ISSM) – K  is seeking an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to join our team in either Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC. This position is primarily remote; however, the ISSM must reside in the area of the position and be able to travel into the DoD installation space for meetings and work ad‑hoc and sometimes immediately.

• Deliver documentation to include:
  Executive level briefings, assessments, self‑assessments, RMF packages, and supporting RMF documentation.
• Review cybersecurity tool reports, ACAS, HBSS, for the purposes of reporting and compliance.
• Software certification package development.
• Work directly with the TRMC SISO on all TRMC RMF packages and ATO status updates.
• Support security engineering projects and solution delivery.
• Lead security audit and compliance activities for each system.
• Audit all artifacts provided in each RMF package to determine system readiness for ATO packet submissions.
• Provide recommendations to the SISO, PM, and AO regarding remediation and mitigation of identified vulnerabilities on test reports and plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms).
• Monitor system status updates and report to senior leadership.
• Include monthly executive reports, vulnerability reports, JFHQ DODIN reporting and briefing.
• Provide monthly executive briefing to SISO, PM on security metrics.
• Interface with PMs and SISO on issues needing input or concurrence.
• Draft and present RMF deliverables to senior leadership.
• Attend Executive Program Reviews as the ISSM.
• Work with outside agencies on memorandums of understanding/interconnection service agreements and other senior‑level agreements, etc.
• Work directly with a distributed team to reduce travel.
• Travel 25% of time.

• TS/SCI required.
• Minimum of 2 years of Information Technology, Information Assurance, or Cyber Security engineering experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting security assessments by reviewing security controls with the ISSO/ISSM and guiding programs through the RMF process.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or 8 years IT field experience in lieu of degree;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven expertise with assessing security controls in accordance with NIST Special Publications (i.e., NIST 800 Series).
• Proven in‑depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and processes.
• Experience with NIST 800‑53 and security development.
• Familiarity with performing assessments for unclassified and classified environments.
• Ability to adapt to process changes.
• Ability to interface with senior leadership.
• Ability to support high‑visibility or high‑priority projects.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.

$145,000 to $180,000 – Salary range for Maryland. $150,000 to $190,000 – Salary range for DC. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.