Information Systems Security Manager

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead the end-to-end RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems on site in Chantilly, VA. You will mentor a security team, oversee system categorization, selection and tailoring of controls, and ensure deliverables meet regulatory requirements.

You will drive risk documentation, ongoing monitoring, and incident readiness, acting as the principal cybersecurity advisor to leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering OR a Bachelor's with an Advanced security Certification
• Active Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI; with active CI Poly
• One of the following certifications: CISM; CISSP; CISSP-ISSMP; FITSP-M; GCIA; GCIH; GICSP; GSLC

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of contractor security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems.
• Oversee and coordinate activities within the Prepare step, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained.
• Guide system categorization efforts to ensure all information systems are appropriately classified based on mission/business impact and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, Bureau risk appetite, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles, with a particular focus on quality and completeness of all deliverables.
• Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards.
• Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and executive decision-making.
• Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance.
• Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, bringing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audit support efforts.
• Foster a culture of security awareness, providing technical guidance and training to both team members and stakeholders.
• Track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities related to security engineering activities to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

RMF lifecycle

Risk assessment

Cybersecurity guidance

Security training

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Information Technology

Bachelor's with Advanced security Certification

Tools

RMF process expertise

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to support our national security customer in the WMV. The position is 100% onsite.

What will you do?

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of contractor security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems.
• Oversee and coordinate activities within the Prepare step, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained.
• Guide system categorization efforts to ensure all information systems are appropriately classified based on mission/business impact and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, Bureau risk appetite, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles, with a particular focus on quality and completeness of all deliverables.
• Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards.
• Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and executive decision-making.
• Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance.
• Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, bringing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audit support efforts.
• Foster a culture of security awareness, providing technical guidance and training to both team members and stakeholders.
• Track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities related to security engineering activities to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement.

Do you have what it takes?

• Master's or PHD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering OR a Bachelor's with an Advanced security Certification
• Active Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI; with active CI Poly
• One of the following certifications: CISM; CISSP; CISSP-ISSMP; FITSP-M; GCIA; GCIH; GICSP; GSLC

*Position contingent upon contract award*

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $150,000 - $210,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.