Information Systems Security Manager

Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cybersecurity Services Firm is looking for an Information Systems Security Manager to oversee cybersecurity programs supporting Federal clients. The ideal candidate will have advanced cybersecurity expertise and leadership skills, demonstrated experience in cybersecurity operations, and a focus on risk management. Responsibilities include providing oversight for cybersecurity activities, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and leading cybersecurity staff. This hybrid position requires U.S. citizenship and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated recent experience leading cybersecurity projects for the Federal government.
• Ability to manage cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.
• Recent experience performing PWS tasks on Federal government projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all cybersecurity activities for assigned programs.
• Ensure compliance with Federal cybersecurity policies.
• Guide implementation of secure cloud-based solutions.
• Serve as a cybersecurity advisor to stakeholders.
• Manage cybersecurity staff and support teams.

Skills

Leadership capability

Advanced cybersecurity expertise

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree or higher in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Title: Information Systems Security Manager

Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC

Terms: Full-time

Clearance: Qualified candidates must be US citizens with the ability to obtain a Public Trust

Travel: 0-20%

Position Description:

Harmonia is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) aligned to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framework (Oversee and Govern) to provide leadership and technical oversight for cybersecurity programs supporting Federal government clients.

The ISSM is responsible for the overall cybersecurity posture of assigned programs, systems, or enclaves and provides technical oversight for the execution of all security support activities. The ISSM works closely with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and program leadership to ensure compliance with Federal cybersecurity requirements and may serve in a Project Manager capacity when the designated PM is not available.

This role requires advanced cybersecurity expertise, leadership capability, and demonstrated experience managing security operations and risk management activities in a Federal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and technical oversight for all cybersecurity activities supporting assigned programs, systems, or enclaves.
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems in accordance with Federal cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Oversee and guide the secure implementation of cloud-based solutions, ensuring alignment with Federal security and compliance requirements.
• Support and manage cybersecurity activities aligned with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), including authorization, continuous monitoring, and compliance reporting.
• Perform and oversee Program Work Statement (PWS) security tasks in support of Federal government projects.
• Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert and advisor to program leadership and government stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, management, and oversight to cybersecurity staff and support teams.
• Identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Communicate complex cybersecurity concepts, risks, and impacts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• When required, assume Project Manager responsibilities to ensure continuity of program execution.

Requirements:

• Advanced capability level consistent with the NICE OV-MGT-001 work role, with demonstrated abilities, knowledge, and skills to perform all core tasks.
• Demonstrated, recent experience supporting information security or cybersecurity projects for the Federal government, including experience in a leadership, management, or supervisory capacity.
• One or more of the following certifications (required):
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Demonstrated, recent experience in cloud security and guiding the secure implementation of cloud solutions.
• Demonstrated, recent experience performing four (4) of the seven (7) PWS tasks on Federal government projects.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Demonstrated leadership, management, or supervisory experience while performing advanced cybersecurity tasks.
• Splunk Administrator certification.
• Demonstrated, recent experience supporting the secure implementation of cloud-native and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, or similar technologies.
• Master’s degree or higher, and/or a degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field.