Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

Innovative Defense Technologies; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information System Security Manager to lead cybersecurity efforts in a classified environment. This role involves overseeing risk management frameworks, managing a Security Operations Center, and mentoring a team of cybersecurity professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, virtualization, and containerization technologies, along with a strong understanding of compliance with DoD security requirements. Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting mission-critical systems and making a significant impact in the defense sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a security position required.
• Must meet DoD 8570.1 Certification Requirements for IAM level III.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior Cybersecurity Architect for a classified environment.
• Oversee Risk Management Framework for classified information systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity Security Operations Center (SOC) Management

Virtualization

Containerization

AI/ML

AppSec

DevSecOps

Continuous Delivery

Patch management

Vulnerability Analysis

Incident Handling/Incident Response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent degree in Information Technology

Tools

VMWare

Linux

Red Hat Enterprise

Job description

Background Information:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to support its Fall River, MA office.

Overview:

The ISSM will implement, manage, and support the Information System (IS) needs of the IDT office and its classified lab. An active DOD security clearance is required.

All applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Serve as the senior Cybersecurity Architect for a classified environment, utilizing virtualization and containerization technologies in a Linux-Heavy environment.
2. Oversee 7-Step Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA)-led Risk Management Framework (RMF) for multiple classified information systems.
3. Serve as the lead Cybersecurity expert for site-specific business development – supporting growth objectives, new work requirements, and request for proposal/request for information (RFP/RFI) actions.
4. Manage, oversee, and lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) and serve as the Incident Response (IR) Focal Point.
5. Lead, manage, mentor, develop, and train a team of Cybersecurity professionals that oversee the classified lab and its information systems.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
2. 8+ years’ experience, preferably in a security position.
3. Meets DoD 8570.1 Certification Requirements for IAM level III (CISM, CISSP).

Required Skills:

1. Up-To-Date technology competencies, including Virtualization, Containerization, AI/ML, AppSec, DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, and Cybersecurity Security Operations Center (SOC) Management.
2. Experience with virtualization technologies including VMWare.
3. Experience managing and securing a Linux environment, preferably Red Hat Enterprise.
4. Experience in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), specifically including experience with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements in a DCSA authorized environment.
5. Patch management, Vulnerability Analysis, AppSec/DevOps, and Incident Handling/Incident Response experience.
6. COMSEC (Communications Security) experience and training a plus.
7. Expert knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associative standards and guidelines.
8. Working knowledge of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and guidelines to include but not limited to 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model.
9. Ability to travel approximately 15%.

Competencies:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Attention to detail with high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
3. Initiative, reliability, teamwork and customer service orientation.
4. Strong organization and planning skills.

EEO Statement:

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.