Information Systems Security Manager

Akumen, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumen, Inc. seeks an experienced Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead cybersecurity program efforts across multiple federal information systems. The role focuses on RMF leadership, A&A oversight, and continuous monitoring to ensure compliance and security postures.

The ISSM will manage eMASS packages, security controls, POA&Ms, and collaboration with government stakeholders to translate mission requirements into robust security solutions. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline with 7–10 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Minimum of seven years supporting federal systems.
• Demonstrated experience as ISSM/Senior ISSO/ISSE with extensive knowledge of NIST controls, eMASS, POA&Ms, ACAS, and DISA STIG requirements.
• Ability to lead cybersecurity compliance efforts, perform risk assessments, develop authorization documentation, and communicate risks to government and executives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior onsite ISSM and cybersecurity SME supporting authorization, risk management, and compliance across multiple federal systems.
• Lead all RMF lifecycle phases: categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Analyze and define system security requirements including MLS, information protection, and mission needs.
• Design, develop, engineer, and recommend cybersecurity solutions addressing system security, MLS, risk, and compliance.
• Serve as a primary SME for eMASS, managing authorization packages, security controls, POA&Ms, and assessments.
• Support automation of governance, risk, and compliance processes.
• Maintain cybersecurity accreditation and authorization documentation throughout the SDLC.

Skills

RMF leadership

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk assessment

NIST controls knowledge

eMASS

POA&M management

Government stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

eMASS

RegScale

ServiceNow GRC

ACAS

DISA STIGs

Job description

Akumen, Inc. provides mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, engineering, and professional services supporting federal government customers. We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to provide cybersecurity leadership, Risk Management Framework expertise, and oversight of Assessment and Authorization activities across multiple federal information systems. The Information Systems Security Manager will serve as a senior cybersecurity subject matter expert responsible for leading security authorization, governance, risk, compliance, and continuous monitoring activities across assigned systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior onsite ISSM and cybersecurity subject matter expert supporting authorization, risk management, and compliance activities across multiple federal systems.
• Lead all phases of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Analyze and define system security requirements, including requirements associated with multilevel security (MLS), information protection, system architecture, and mission needs.
• Design, develop, engineer, and recommend cybersecurity solutions that address system security, MLS, risk, compliance, and mission requirements.
• Serve as a primary subject matter expert for eMASS, ensuring accurate management of authorization packages, security controls, inheritance relationships, POA&Ms, assessments, and supporting artifacts.
• Support configuration, optimization, and automation of governance, risk, and compliance processes and technologies.
• Maintain cybersecurity accreditation and authorization documentation throughout the system development lifecycle.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline with 7–10 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including at least seven years supporting federal systems.
• Minimum of seven years of experience executing RMF and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities within DoW, DoS, DoD, or comparable federal environments.
• Demonstrated experience serving as an ISSM, senior ISSO, ISSE, Security Control Assessor, Validator, or equivalent senior cybersecurity professional with extensive knowledge of NIST security controls, eMASS, POA&Ms, ACAS, and DISA STIG requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cybersecurity compliance efforts, perform risk assessments, develop authorization documentation, and communicate technical and risk information to government and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM, CASP+, GSLC, or equivalent senior-level cybersecurity certification.
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Extensive hands-on experience with eMASS and RegScale or comparable GRC platforms.
• Experience with ServiceNow GRC or similar governance, risk, and compliance technologies.
• Experience integrating GRC platforms with vulnerability management, workflow, ticketing, and reporting systems.
• Experience supporting AWS or other cloud-based federal environments.
• Experience with multilevel security (MLS), cross-domain security requirements, and complex federal system architectures.

Clearance

• A minimum of an active Secret security clearance is required.

Akumen, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. Akumen, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.