Information Systems Security Manager

Armada LTD; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada LTD seeks an Information Systems Security Manager to lead cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with federal frameworks. You will oversee risk management, system authorization, and continuous monitoring for information systems in a TS/SCI environment.

Key responsibilities include developing SSPs, coordinating with system owners and engineers, and guiding incident response with strict security controls and data protection measures.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of RMF and NIST standards and compliance reporting.
• Experience with system authorization, continuous monitoring, and audits.
• Ability to develop SSPs, control evidence, POA&Ms, and artifacts.
• Strong risk assessment, vulnerability identification, and remediation tracking.
• Ability to pass background checks and pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor information systems for security compliance.
• Maintain secure data handling and information protection processes.
• Oversee cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with federal regulations and frameworks (NIST RMF).
• Implement, monitor, and assess security controls to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Conduct risk assessments and continuous monitoring to identify vulnerabilities and manage remediation to closure.
• Support system authorization, accreditation, and ongoing compliance assessments and audits.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and cybersecurity documentation.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, and cybersecurity stakeholders to implement security requirements.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and support incident response activities.

Skills

RMF and NIST standards

Regulatory compliance coordination

Security controls implementation

Risk assessments & remediation

Decision making under time constraints

SSP development & compliance artifacts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: Washington DC

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

CONTINGENT UPON AWARDING OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACT

The Information Systems Security Manager oversees the cybersecurity posture of information systems, ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-181). This role requires comprehensive knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and leads major cybersecurity compliance, authorization, and risk management activities for information systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Information Systems Security Manager will monitor information systems for security compliance.
• Maintain secure data handling and information protection processes.
• The Information Systems Security Manager will oversee the cybersecurity posture of information systems and ensure compliance with federal regulations and security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-181, RMF).
• Implement, monitor, and assess security controls to protect system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• The Information Systems Security Manager will conduct risk assessments and continuous monitoring to identify vulnerabilities and manage remediation efforts to closure.
• Support system authorization, accreditation, and ongoing compliance assessments and audits.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and cybersecurity documentation, including compliance artifacts and control tracking.
• The Information Systems Security Manager will maintain secure data handling and information protection processes.
• Support cryptographic security functions in accordance with policy and system requirements.
• The Information Systems Security Manager will coordinate with system owners, engineers, and cybersecurity stakeholders to implement security requirements.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and support incident response activities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of RMF and NIST standards (e.g., NIST 800-series), including system authorization, continuous monitoring, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with system owners, engineers, and cybersecurity stakeholders to implement security requirements and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of technical, administrative, and operational security controls to protect system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Skill in conducting risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, prioritizing remediation, and tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Ability to make sound security decisions under time constraints, respond to incidents, and balance mission needs with cybersecurity risk.
• Skill in developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), control evidence, POA&Ms, and compliance artifacts.

Minimum/General Experience

• 3 - 10 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.

Special Notes

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.