Information System Security Manager; ISSM

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Full Time Lakehurst, NJ, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

JOB SUMMARY

Specialty Systems, Inc. has an opening for an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) with the below described skills and experience to join our team of technical professionals supporting our Department of Defense customer at the Joint Base MDL. In this position, you will have a high-profile role supporting and overseeing cybersecurity activities during the development and qualification of systems used for the support of unique Department of Defense systems.

This role involves supporting the delivery of comprehensive cyber, IT and support services to ensure mission success while adhering to DoD standards and regulations. The ISSM will oversee the cybersecurity posture of DoD information systems, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards and protecting sensitive data. The ISSM will develop and implement security policies, conduct risk assessments, manage system accreditations (RMF), and lead continuous monitoring efforts.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and program stakeholders to enforce security controls and manage continuous monitoring.

This position requires strong expertise in the Risk Management Framework (RMF), defense cybersecurity standards, COMSEC, and technical skills in complex, mission-critical environments. The role is responsible for maintaining the security of the systems and infrastructure, serving as the facility Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), and providing expert advice on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

As a member of our team, you will be able to experience the professional satisfaction of playing a key role in ensuring that our Department of Defense customers’ systems that have a direct impact on our country’s war fighting and peace-keeping capabilities are performing at optimal levels.

This position is located at our customer site at Joint Base MDL. In this position, you will work our customer’s Compressed Work Schedule which consists of working four 9hour days (M-Th) and an 8-hour day (F) for the first week of a cycle followed by four 9-hour days (M-Th) and being off on the second Friday for the second week of a cycle.

This results in a 3-day weekend every other week!

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and management of a team of cybersecurity engineers, analysts, and information assurance personnel.
• Serve as the program’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DoD, DoN, and DISA cybersecurity policies, requirements, and compliance activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity strategies supporting networked systems and System of Systems architectures deployed at USN and USMC installations.
• Guide contractor teams in the implementation of cybersecurity requirements throughout system design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including preparation, review, and maintenance of accreditation and Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Review system architectures, interface designs, and engineering documentation to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into all system lifecycle phases.
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments, security testing, remediation efforts, and cybersecurity readiness reviews.
• Monitor cybersecurity risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure compliance with government requirements and mission objectives.
• Interface with Government program managers, engineers, Authorizing Officials, Security Control Assessors, and other stakeholders to resolve cybersecurity issues.
• Provide technical guidance regarding NIST controls, DISA STIG implementation, cybersecurity engineering, boundary protection, and secure network design.
• Prepare cybersecurity status reports, risk assessments, briefings, and recommendations for senior Government and contractor leadership.
• Support cybersecurity audits, inspections, and compliance…