Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with 6% company match

Flexible schedules

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Information Security Systems Manager (ISSM) to oversee the cybersecurity posture of a DoD-oriented software tooling environment in Huntsville, AL. You will develop and implement security policies, lead RMF activities and continuous monitoring, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain accreditation for DoD systems.

The role requires DoD policy mastery, ongoing artifact production, risk assessments, and collaboration with government customers.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI; Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Up-to-date cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CISM, or similar).
• In-depth knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, frameworks and compliance standards (NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA, ICD 503, JSIG).
• Experience building/maintaining an ATO (especially for software product offerings).
• Experience in system security engineering, risk management and vulnerability assessments.
• Strong understanding of cloud and network security, security controls and common cybersecurity tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME on cybersecurity compliance for the CEMA program.
• Facilitate ATO/ISAs with customer and stakeholders to receive AO endorsement.
• Collaborate with ISSOs and Cyber Security Engineers to execute continuous monitoring.
• Oversee security scans of code for product offerings and development environments.
• Maintain security documentation and ensure compliance with DoD standards.

Skills

Security mindset

Strong communication

Ability to work independently

Cross-functional collaboration

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Job description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Information Security Systems Manager (ISSM) in our INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.

• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Schedules
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
• Technical Upskilling
• Education and Training Support
• Parental Paid Leave
• and much more.

Join us and make a difference in National Security! Information System Security Manager (ISSM) will support the CEMA team whose primary customer is PAE-Fires. The ISSM will oversee the cybersecurity posture of a primarily software based tactical based intrusion detection tool custom built for DoD information systems, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards and protecting sensitive data. The ISSM will develop and implement security policies, oversee and facilitate risk assessments, manage system accreditations (RMF), and lead continuous monitoring efforts as appropriate. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and program stakeholders to enforce security controls and manage continuous monitoring. The ISSM will also maintain security documentation and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulations. This position will require 100% on-site work located in Huntsville, AL with no remote work supported

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on cybersecurity compliance / information assurance for the CEMA program.
• Facilitate approval process for Authorization to Operate (ATO), or any Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA), working with the customer and stakeholders to submit artifacts and receive AO endorsement.
• Collaborate with assigned ISSOs and Cyber Security Engineers within other programs and at the PAE-Fires CIO office to execute the continuous monitoring process with full system observability.
• Oversee software development-based security scans of the code for the product offering / development environment.
• Assist with the cybersecurity posture of associated networks at events as assigned by customer tasking.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with DoD security standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA).
• Guide and direct other program teams to produce necessary artifacts for compliance with DoD security standards and regulations of the same.
• Perform risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security audits upon request to identify system vulnerabilities and provide remediation strategies.
• Ensure the accreditation process for DoD systems (e.g., RMF accreditation) is completed and maintained in compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for IT security-related topics, coordinating incident response and reporting to senior management and government customers.
• Maintain and track security documentation, including system security plans (SSPs), risk assessments, and Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends to ensure the program adapts to evolving security challenges.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Up to date current cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CISM, or similar).
• In-depth knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and compliance standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA, ICD 503, JSIG).
• In-depth experience building/maintaining an ATO (especially for software product offerings).
• Experience with system security engineering, risk management, and vulnerability assessments.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, network security, security controls, and common cybersecurity tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to create and present detailed security reports to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing security for DoD programs or software product offerings.
• Experience with security tools for software development vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security auditing.
• Advanced security certifications (e.g., CISA, CEH, CSSP, etc.).
• Experience with configuration management and change management processes in a secure environment.

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Original Posting: October 6, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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