ISSM: RMF Expert & DoD Cyber Security Leader

strategic-analytix-careers; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Analytix is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead security for DoD programs. The ISSM will manage RMF processes, risk assessments, and day-to-day security operations while coordinating with engineers and program managers to ensure compliance and robust protections.

This role requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II (and Level III for higher tasks), plus extensive knowledge of security authorization, PKI, encryption, and

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of work-related experience in security authorization.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Cyber Security or IT Engineering; or 4 years additional experience.
• Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with IAM Level II.
• Twelve (12) years experience for Skill Level 3; IAM Level III if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements gathering and analysis.
• Map current security infrastructure to future programs.
• Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies.
• Interact with customers and IT staff to meet Cybersecurity objectives.
• Provide daily oversight to contractor ISSOs.
• Oversee engineering staff for security solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers on systems integration.
• Support DoD RMF and NSA IT security services.

Skills

Security authorization

Security tools knowledge

PKI & auth services

Encryption techniques

Communications protocols

DoD RMF familiarity

Education

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

Job description

Strategic Analytix is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead security for DoD programs. The ISSM will manage RMF processes, risk assessments, and day-to-day security operations while coordinating with engineers and program managers to ensure compliance and robust protections.

This role requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II (and Level III for higher tasks), plus extensive knowledge of security authorization, PKI, encryption, and