Onsite ISSM | Cybersecurity Leader for Defense Systems

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense in Pascagoula, MS is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead our cybersecurity program. Reporting to the Facility Security Officer, the ISSM will oversee policy development, risk management, and incident response to protect sensitive information and mission-critical systems.

This onsite, full-time role requires strong knowledge of NIST RMF, DoD security requirements, and collaboration with IT and engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, CS, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NIST RMF and DoD security guidance.
• 5–7 years of information security experience; 2+ in leadership.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization on information security matters and advise stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain security policies per NIST, RMF, and DoD.
• Perform risk assessments and oversee mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies.
• Establish incident response plan and security training.
• Oversee system monitoring tools and collaborate with IT and engineering.
• Coordinate audits and assessments with external and internal teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Project management

NIST RMF

DoD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NBIS

NISS

DISS

eMASS

NCAISS

Microsoft Office Suite

Envoy Visitor System

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense in Pascagoula, MS is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead our cybersecurity program. Reporting to the Facility Security Officer, the ISSM will oversee policy development, risk management, and incident response to protect sensitive information and mission-critical systems.

This onsite, full-time role requires strong knowledge of NIST RMF, DoD security requirements, and collaboration with IT and engineering.