Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

BAE Systems; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead cybersecurity efforts in a dynamic environment. This hands-on role involves supporting compliance with rigorous security standards, managing documentation, and overseeing security controls for classified systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, a strong understanding of risk management frameworks, and the ability to mentor junior personnel. Join a team dedicated to protecting critical information systems and advancing your career in a supportive, innovative workplace focused on professional development and collaboration.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of ISSM or relevant cybersecurity experience required.
• Must obtain IAM Level II certification within 6 months of hire.
• Top Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support adherence to Risk Management Framework compliance.
• Obtain and maintain Authority to Operate approvals.
• Provide oversight for classified systems compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

System Security Plans

Vulnerability Scanning

Auditing and Compliance

Technical Security Safeguards

Customer Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Nessus

SCAP

ACAS

SCC

Job description

Job Description

Information systems critical to national security at one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense. Develop your Information Assurance (IA) career through hands-on application, work with seasoned professionals, and a training and development plan designed to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

If you are looking to learn, influence, and help develop top cyber technologies, applications, and processes that protect and service our customers wherever they may be air, land, and sea come join our award-winning security family here at Electronic Systems (ES). This is a hands-on technical role where you will be working on daily cyber security tasks most of your day while leading junior Cyber Security personnel.

In this Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) opportunity you will make impacts in the following ways;

1. Support adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications.
2. Obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for various systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
3. Support cybersecurity efforts throughout the RMF process for one or more assigned program(s) to include the development and management of System Security documentation, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls, and continuous monitoring of controls.
4. Provide oversight for all classified systems compliance, and ensure the execution of our strong self-inspection program.
5. Ensure all security certification and accreditation documents in relation to all classified systems are up-to-date.
6. Ensure continuous monitoring (e.g. weekly, monthly, etc.) in accordance with cognizant security authority requirements are being implemented and met.
7. Coordinate security-related activities with information security architects, senior information security officers, information system owners, common control providers, and information system security officers.
8. Run and maintain the entire information assurance program for more complex efforts or area.
9. Translate operational requirements into technical requirements and architectures needed to meet program objectives.
10. Employ best practices when implementing security controls within an information system including; software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Must be able to obtain IAM Level II certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements within 6 months from date of hire.
2. Top Secret Clearance required.
3. 7 or more years of ISSM or relevant cybersecurity experience.
4. Education: minimum of high school diploma.
5. High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment.
6. Customer focused, excellent communicator and ability to work with limited supervision.
7. Strong organizational skills.
8. Able to interface with other IA team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), program personnel and government security representatives.
9. Experience with the development of core documentation including System Security Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Plan of Actions and Milestones, Remediation Plans, and Configuration Management Plans.
10. Experience with the review and creation of mitigation reports from compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, SCAP, ACAS, SCC).
11. Experience with auditing and certifying compliance of various systems (Windows, Linux, Network Devices and peripherals).
12. Experience with development and delivery of IA-related briefings and training material.
13. Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
14. Experience with conducting all aspects of a self-inspection.
15. Experience with periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system and integrity scans to determine compliance.
16. Knowledge of new and emerging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity technologies.
17. Ability to function as an integral part of the development team to include designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy systems.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Bachelors Degree in a related field.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

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