Information Systems Security Manager​/Security Specialist

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) / Industrial Security Specialist

The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) / Industrial Security Specialist supports the secure operation of the Company's classified information systems and broader Industrial Security program, with classified systems security serving as the primary focus of the role. The position supports the administration, authorization, monitoring, and protection of classified systems while developing toward formal appointment as ISSM through required training, qualification, and hands-on experience.

The role also provides support to personnel security, classified visits, security education, self-inspections, records management, and other Industrial Security activities under the direction of the Facility Security Officer (FSO).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES – CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY

• Learn, apply, and maintain security requirements governing classified information systems, including Multi-User Stand-Alone (MUSA) systems used to process classified information.
• Support the authorization, operation, maintenance, relocation, and decommissioning of classified information systems and once formally appointed, perform assigned ISSM responsibilities within authorized scope.
• Maintain accurate and inspection-ready system authorization documentation in NISP eMASS, including System Security Plans, hardware and software inventories, security-control documentation, continuous-monitoring records, and corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain approved system-security configurations, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), software restrictions, patching, malware protection, and other documented authorization requirements.
• Administer user accounts, permissions, privileged access, audit logs, user agreements, and required system-security training in accordance with approved procedures.
• Control and document the introduction, use, modification, and removal of hardware, software, peripherals, and removable media; elevate proposed changes that may impact the system authorization boundary.
• Maintain procedures and records for classified-system media handling, data transfer, backup and recovery, sanitization, maintenance, relocation, and disposal.
• Conduct system reviews, continuous-monitoring activities, and self-inspections; identify deficiencies and track corrective actions through completion.
• Report and support the response to classified data spills, malware, suspected compromise, unauthorized activity, configuration deviations, and other cybersecurity or security incidents.
• Support DCSA assessments, system authorization activities, documentation requests, inspections, and coordination with government security representatives.
• Coordinate with the FSO, Information Technology, program teams, and system users to communicate system status, identified risks, limitations, and required actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES – INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SUPPORT

• Assist the FSO with implementation of 32 CFR Part 117/NISPOM requirements, company security procedures, and maintenance of inspection-ready Industrial Security records.
• Support personnel-security activities, including clearance verification, briefings and debriefings, nondisclosure agreements, training records, access changes, and assigned DISS or NISS actions.
• Support incoming and outgoing classified visits, need-to-know validation, visitor controls, escort requirements, and customer security coordination.
• Assist with safeguarding, accountability, marking, storage, transmission, destruction, and incident reporting requirements for classified information, as applicable.
• Support review and tracking of DD Form 254 requirements and program-specific security guidance under FSO oversight.
• Assist with security education, counterintelligence awareness, foreign travel and suspicious-contact reporting, Insider Threat Program activities, and documentation of reportable matters.
• Support annual self-inspections, corrective actions, DCSA or customer reviews, and continuous improvement of the Industrial Security program.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Information Technology,…