Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) – Skill Level 3 with Security Clearance

Kaizen Approach, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Holidays 11

Gifted 401k

Profit sharing

Paid training

Premium healthcare

Job summary

Kaizen Approach is seeking an Information Security Manager (ISSM) to lead the program's information assurance effort, enforce policies, and oversee the security posture of information systems, including policy development, risk management, and RMF compliance.

The role requires DoD 8570 IAM III, Active TS/SCI with Polygraph, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with Maryland-based on-site work and coordination with engineers, government customers, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or IT Engineering, or 4 years of related experience.
• DoD 8570 IAM III compliance required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Extensive experience with risk assessment and information assurance.
• Experience coordinating security policy implementation and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day security operations and RMF activities.
• Prepare System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, and A&A packages.
• Coordinate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure security controls.
• Assess impacts of system changes and maintain accreditation.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Risk analysis

Security policy

Security architecture

DoD 8570 IAM III

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Vulnerability management

Stakeholder collaboration

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cyber Security / IT Engineering

4+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking an Information Security Manager (ISSM) to provide management support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s Information Assurance program. In this role, the ISSM will propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce Information System Security policies, standards, and methodologies while managing the operational security posture of information systems or programs to ensure policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. The position involves managing security aspects of information systems, performing day-to-day security operations, and supporting configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware, including managing system changes and assessing associated security impacts. The ISSM will assist Information System Security Engineers and Information System Security Officers in evaluating security solutions for processing classified information and will manage vulnerability and risk assessment activities to support security authorization. This role also includes managing and preparing security documentation such as System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices, and supporting security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Risk Management Framework and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process requirements.

Requirements:

• Must have the ability to perform requirements gathering and analysis, analyze user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements, perform functional analysis to identify required tasks and their interrelationships, and conduct functional allocation to identify resources required for each task.
• Must possess the ability to identify and map current security infrastructure as a foundation for defining future programs, and to gather and organize technical information regarding organizational mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs within the multi-level security arena.
• Must be capable of planning and coordinating the implementation of information technology security programs and policies, enabling Government planning, coordination, and oversight of organizational implementation of information security services.
• Must have the ability to perform risk analysis, including risk assessment, and to provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program.
• Must possess the ability to collaborate with engineers on systems integration efforts and life cycle requirements, oversee engineering staff efforts to design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions to security requirements, and facilitate issue resolution through Integrated Product Teams and Technical Exchange Meetings.
• Must be capable of enabling the design and implementation of future information technology systems and related security, including enabling Government development and implementation of NSA information technology security services.
• Must have the ability to serve as the program’s Information System Security Manager, provide daily oversight and direction to contractor Information System Security Officers, interact with customers, information technology staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve Cybersecurity objectives, and assist, advise, and enable Program Managers with administrative and technical oversight for specific programs and portfolio programs.
• Must have twelve years of work-related experience in the field of security authorization, or sixteen years of work-related experience if no bachelor’s degree is held, including experience with current security tools, hardware and software security implementation, communication protocols, encryption tools and techniques, commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or IT Engineering, or four additional years of work-related experience may be substituted for the degree, and must be DoD 8570 compliant with IAM III.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required. Salary Range: A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
  

About Kaizen Approach

At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well-being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we’re committed to your growth and happiness—both at work and beyond!

Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.