Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Aerospace and Defense is seeking a Cyber Security Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead cybersecurity efforts. This hands-on role involves managing compliance with rigorous security frameworks and overseeing a team of junior cybersecurity personnel. You'll be pivotal in ensuring the security of critical information systems, conducting audits, and implementing best practices in security controls. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support adherence to RMF compliance program.
• Obtain and maintain Authority to Operate approvals.
• Coordinate security-related activities with stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

System Security Plans

Vulnerability Scanning Tools

Auditing and Certifying Systems

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

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 cybersecurity 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 RMF.
3. Support cybersecurity efforts throughout the RMF process for one or more assigned programs, including 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 related to all classified systems are up-to-date.
6. Ensure continuous monitoring (e.g., weekly, monthly) in accordance with security authority requirements.
7. Coordinate security-related activities with information security architects, senior information security officers, system owners, control providers, and security officers.
8. Run and maintain the entire information assurance program for more complex efforts or areas.
9. Translate operational requirements into technical requirements and architectures to meet program objectives.
10. Employ best practices when implementing security controls, including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, architecture, and coding techniques.

Work will be conducted full-time on site at a BAE Systems facility, due to the need for in-person collaboration.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must be able to obtain IAM Level II certification within 6 months of hire, per DoD 8570.1M.
• Top Secret Clearance required.
• 7 or more years of ISSM or relevant cybersecurity experience.
• High school diploma or higher education.
• Motivated, proactive, and adaptable to changing security environments.
• Customer-focused, excellent communicator, able to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with core documentation development (System Security Plans, SOPs, POA&Ms, etc.).
• Experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, SCAP, ACAS, SCC).
• Experience with auditing and certifying systems (Windows, Linux, network devices).
• Experience with IA-related training and briefings.
• Knowledge of system functions, security policies, safeguards, and operational security measures.
• Experience with self-inspections, audits, and vulnerability assessments.
• Knowledge of emerging IT and cybersecurity technologies.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Experience in managing complex information assurance programs.
• Ability to design and develop organizational information systems or upgrade legacy systems.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $115,779 - $196,825

Note: Salary based on market pay structures, candidate qualifications, skills, and experience.

Employee Benefits

Includes health, dental, vision insurance; 401(k); disability, life, and accident insurance; paid time off, holidays, parental leave, military leave, and other perks.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company delivering innovative products and services globally. Working here means defending national security with breakthrough technology and making a global impact.