Classified Information Systems Security Manager; Onsite

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship and Clearance: U.S. citizenship required. Active DoD Top Secret clearance required on day 1.

• Independently own cybersecurity responsibilities for assigned information systems, ensuring security objectives and risk management.
• Serve as primary authority for inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring, leading preparation, execution, and response activities.
• Execute and maintain system authorization using RMF and applicable guidance including JSIG and DAAG.
• Maintain awareness of DD Form 254s and contractual security requirements to align controls with mission objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and validate cybersecurity plans, authorization artifacts, and compliance documentation for audit‑ready operations.
• Identify, assess, and communicate cybersecurity risk to senior leadership and authorizing officials, including impact of system changes, vulnerabilities, inspection findings, and authorization conditions.
• Lead continuous monitoring activities, evaluating security posture and control effectiveness, and tracking security‑relevant data.
• Develop, manage, and drive closure of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) from inspections, assessments, and monitoring.
• Lead and oversee cybersecurity Change Control Boards (CCBs), evaluating proposed changes for security impact and authorization implications.
• Execute or coordinate corrective security actions from inspections, monitoring, or incidents.
• Engage with Program Managers to integrate cybersecurity requirements into program execution and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including IT, Facilities, and Industrial Security, to integrate requirements into technical, physical, and operational environments.
• Coordinate with other cybersecurity teams across the enterprise for consistent implementation.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to ISSOs for consistent RMF execution and quality artifacts.
• Prepare and deliver status reporting to senior leadership, summarizing posture, readiness, risk trends, POA&Ms, and significant issues.

• University degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience or advanced degree with minimum 5 years experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance on day 1.
• IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC).
• Experience performing ISSM responsibilities for classified or controlled systems.
• Advanced knowledge of RMF and DoD authorization processes.
• Experience executing authorization and monitoring using JSIG and/or DAAG.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, contractual requirements, and DD Form 254 interpretation.
• Experience supporting inspections, assessments, and audits.
• Ability to independently assess risk and communicate status to leadership.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%.

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience as primary ISSM for SAP and/or DoD collateral systems.
• Experience owning ATOs and driving POA&M closure.
• Experience mentoring ISSOs and providing technical oversight.
• Experience leading Change Control Boards.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and enterprise cybersecurity organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior leadership briefings.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet, home, and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Fertility and family planning support.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
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