Information System Security Manager

cni; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

CNI is seeking an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to provide enterprise cybersecurity management for Department of the Air Force Financial Management (DAF FM) systems. You will oversee the RMF lifecycle, guide authorization artifacts, and support the AO with risk-informed decision materials.

This senior role requires a Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience, DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification, and the ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 12 years related experience.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance under Air Force requirements.
• Experience coordinating RMF across DoD FM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF lifecycle across all DAF FM systems.
• Provide enterprise cybersecurity guidance to AO, AODR, ISSOs, and system owners.
• Manage FM security artifacts in eMASS and ITIPS.
• Oversee enterprise vulnerability/risk management and remediation coordination.
• Prepare risk-informed decision packages for AO (ATO/ATO with Conditions/Denial).

Skills

RMF lifecycle

Cybersecurity governance

Risk assessment

AO liaison

Team leadership

Policy compliance

eMASS/ITIPS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eMASS

ITIPS

Job description

The Information System Security Manager (ISSM) provides enterprise-level cybersecurity management, oversight, and leadership for Department of the Air Force Financial Management (DAF FM) systems. The ISSM ensures compliant implementation of cybersecurity policy, oversees the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, guides the development and maintenance of authorization artifacts, and supports the Authorizing Official (AO) with risk-informed decision materials. This role leads cybersecurity governance and collaborates closely with system owners, ISSOs, engineers, and program management staff to maintain security posture across all mission‑critical FM systems.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level.

Required Certification at the DoD 8570 IAM - Level III

Must comply with Air Force cybersecurity directives, including IAVA, TCNO, and NOTAM implementation and verification requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee the RMF lifecycle across all DAF FM systems, ensuring security control implementation, assessment preparation, and continuous monitoring compliance
• Provide enterprise cybersecurity program guidance to the AO, AODR, ISSOs, and system owners to ensure compliant application of DoD, federal, and Air Force cybersecurity policies.
• Manage and review all FM security authorization artifacts-including SSPs, RARs, POA&Ms, and supporting documentation-in eMASS and ITIPS.
• Oversee enterprise vulnerability and risk management, including analysis of findings, mitigation strategy development, and remediation coordination across multiple FM systems.
• Prepare and deliver risk-informed decision packages for the AO (ATO, ATO with Conditions, Denial), including mission impact analysis and risk justification.
• Coordinate cybersecurity governance activities, lead technical briefings, and provide updates to FM leadership on enterprise cyber posture and authorization status.
• Ensure secure implementation of system modifications and verify cybersecurity impact following engineering changes.
• Mentor and guide ISSOs, cybersecurity analysts, and engineering staff in RMF processes, security control requirements, and compliance procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of twelve (12) or more years related experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.

EOE including Disability/Vet

CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental - Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training and Development Opportunities