Lead Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for on-site leadership of security management and compliance activities. The ISSM will ensure secure design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of information systems in accordance with DoD security policies and RMF frameworks.

The role requires active TS clearance, coordination with government authorities, and responsibility for continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a cybersecurity–related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years IT in a classified environment, or 3+ years ISSM/ISSO in industrial security.
• Strong understanding of IAM, endpoint security, network security, logging/monitoring, and incident response.
• Experience administering Windows and Linux OS, large-scale servers, virtualization, and thin clients.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls.

Responsibilities

• Implement RMF for classified systems per DCSA/DAAG/JSIG processes.
• Serve as primary point of contact for classified systems.
• Maintain BoE documentation: risk assessments, SSP, POA&M.
• Maintain day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring.
• Assist security and IT teams with operations and incident response.
• Ensure users have required clearances and need-to-know.
• Coordinate vulnerability management and remediation activities.
• Oversee media sanitization and system policy alignment.
• Coordinate with government authorities on security posture requirements.

Skills

US Government security policies

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Active Top Secret clearance

IAM Level 2-3 certification (DoD 8140/

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, IS, or related field

Tools

eMASS

Windows

Linux

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for on-site leadership of security management and compliance activities. The ISSM will ensure secure design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of information systems in accordance with DoD security policies and RMF frameworks.

The role requires active TS clearance, coordination with government authorities, and responsibility for continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and