Information System Security Manager SME

Description

The Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data dos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced ISSM SME to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.

In this role, you will work alongside government partners, ART Product Teams, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvement—helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility, enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.

• Serves as the primary liaison between stakeholders and technical teams to ensure a unified understanding of security requirements and address questions or concerns proactively.
• Interprets mission, warfighter, and user needs to ensure security solutions align with program objectives and system requirements.
• Analyzes security-related SLAs, TPMs, and KPIs to support reporting, risk assessment, and service delivery.
• Oversees and prioritizes remediation activities involving RMF requirements and other security issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Manages and executes security controls and compliance activities across development and operations, strengthening the organization’s overall security posture.
• Lead the team responsible for the ISSMs.
• Establish a centralized ISSM pool to coordinate, review, validate, and approve all activities contributing to the assessment and authorization of automated information systems.
• Expected to address physical security matters to information assessments, security tests and evaluations, preparation of Contingency Plans, and administration of Life Cycle Management and Configuration Management documentation.
• Assess the vulnerability of AISs.
• Recommend and implement changes to IT systems in accordance with DoD directives.
• Function as a technical specialist and assess risk management security and contingency planning programs.
• Implement measures to protect data from physical destruction or theft. Ensure back-up procedures are in place for recovery from loss, destruction of data and program files, or physical damage.
• Implement SOPs and periodically test recovery procedures to ensure they are operational.
• Develop policy and guidance and establish implementation and oversight plans to ensure compliance with RM requirements.
• Coordinate the review and evaluation of cyber security programs and effectiveness of implementation; identify problem areas; update and establish new requirements in response to new technologies and threats; make recommendations to achieve a fully compliant IT architecture.
• Develop Systems Security Contingency Plans and Disaster Recovery Procedures.
• Develop and implement training and awareness programs to ensure that Advana systems, network, and data users understand and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.

• TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance
• Bachelor degree (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Engineering) or higher from an accredited college or university OR offerings listed in DoD 8140 Training Repository OR CISSP-ISSMP or GSLC
• Demonstrated experience with:

• 12+ years in the Cybersecurity area
• 10+ years with technology
• 8+ years with IA technology
• 5+ years with Risk Management Framework experience
• 5+ years of project management work experience
• Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, CNSSI 1253, FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-53
• Knowle…