Assistant Information System Security Manager

Ascension Federal Services Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. seeks an Assistant Information System Security Manager to lead security management for a Scalable GEOINT program. You will develop and oversee policies, coordinate RMF accreditation activities, and guide ISSOs to maintain a strong security posture.

This on-site role requires a TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years of information security management, and a degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent, with CISSP or CISM certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information security management; degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent.
• SME-level security-policy development and oversight capability.
• CISSP or CISM certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee security policies, procedures, and implementation plans.
• Lead coordination of RMF accreditation activities, security controls, and change-impact reviews.
• Direct risk assessments, track POA&Ms, and coordinate remediation with engineering teams.
• Support inspections, security incident reporting, and protection of systems and information.
• Guide ISSOs and promote security awareness across the program.

Skills

Information security management

Security policy development

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

Assistant Information System Security Manager

Clearance: TS/SCI

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. (AFS) is seeking candidates to support a Scalable GEOINT program. Provide security-management leadership for Scalable GEOINT and support the Government ISSM in maintaining the program’s security posture.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee security policies, procedures, and implementation plans.

Lead coordination of RMF accreditation activities, security controls, and change-impact reviews.

Direct risk assessments, track POA&Ms, and coordinate remediation with engineering teams.

Support inspections, security incident reporting, and protection of systems and information.

Guide ISSOs and promote security awareness across the program.

Required qualifications

5+ years in information security management; bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent experience. SME-level security-policy development and oversight capability.

Required certifications: Advanced security-management certification, such as CISSP or CISM.

Security and assignment requirements

Final Top Secret clearance required at start of work. This is a TS/SCI mission; SCI access is subject to customer requirements. Meet applicable cyber workforce certification and computing-environment training requirements before performance/privileged access.

On-site assignment; shift, weekend, on-call, and travel support may be required. Employment is contingent on contract award and position authorization.