Information Systems Security Manager II (ISSM II)

System High Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

System High Corporation seeks an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II with TS/SCI clearance to lead security programs across SAP, SCI, and collateral environments. The role emphasizes RMF implementation, JSIG guidance, and advisory support to DoD customers.

You will mentor cyber security staff and ensure robust incident response and training programs. The ISSM II will coordinate policy development, risk assessments, and authorization activities, ensuring all documentation reflects

Qualifications

• 7–9 years related experience in information systems security.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years).
• Must meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M IA requirements within 6 months of hire.
• Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph willingness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and evaluation of information system security programs for SAP/SCI/SAP environments.
• Advise on RMF assessments and authorization issues with DoD customers.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide written recommendations for authorization.
• Develop and maintain formal Information Systems Security Programs and procedures.
• Ensure training for IAOs, network admins, and security personnel; coordinate with PSO on external systems.
• Review assessment plans, coordinate with ISSE, and maintain authorization documentation.

Skills

RMF

JSIG

Cyber security

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

*This position requires a TS/SCI Clearance and Special Access Program Experience*

At System High Corporation-a Top Washington-Area Workplace (The Washington Post, 2023-2025), a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence honoree (April 2025), and a three-time VETS Indexes 3-Star Employer-we protect and advance the nation's most critical missions. As part of our team, you'll tackle complex security challenges across SAP, SCI, and Collateral programs. If you're driven by national security, innovation, and integrity, we want to hear from you.

System High Corporation delivers the most advanced protection and secrecy solutions to secure and strengthen critical missions, programs, operations, and intelligence activities. We are seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II to help contribute to our success and help us solve problems with innovation through intelligence.

The ISSM's primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under his/her purview. Primary support will be working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartment efforts. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures
• Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process
• Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues
• Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customers
• Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes
• Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization to government PM's
• Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program
• Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties
• Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
• Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level functioning
• Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications
• Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating and reporting security violations and incidents
• Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system
• Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements
• Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber security training.
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed
• Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization
• Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries under your purview
• Review AIS assessment plans
• Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of external information systems (e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization)
• Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the authorization boundaries
• Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter
• Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware and that they are properly documented.
• Ensure periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of IS by employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools (shared responsibility with ISSOs)
• Ensure that system recovery and reconstitution processes developed and monitored to ensure that the authorization boundary can be recovered based on its availability level determination
• Ensure all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
• Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle
• Participate in self-inspections
• Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology
• Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with ISSE
• Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility as it pertains to cyber security and information technology actives
• Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members

Qualifications

Years of Experience

• 7 - 9 years related experience
• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 or Information Assurance Manager Level 2 within 6 months of the date of hire

Clearance

• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements

• Must have working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.
• System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
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