Senior ISSM - DoD RMF & Information Security Leader

Omniscius Consulting; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omniscius Consulting is seeking an experienced Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to join a DoD program in Lorton, Virginia. You will oversee the security of program information systems, ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA standards, and develop security policies.

You will collaborate with ISSOs, system administrators, the Authorizing Official, and stakeholders to maintain a strong security posture, manage RMF processes, and lead risk and compliance initiatives across

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in information security management.
• 5+ years of experience in SCI/SAP environments.
• Strong knowledge of security standards and regulations (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a formal IS security program and policies for operational environments.
• Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines.
• Coordinate with the PSO or cognizant security official on approval of external information systems.
• Ensure ISSOs under their purview are appointed in writing and follow established IS policies and procedures; assume ISSO responsibilities in their absence when needed.
• Ensure System Administrators monitor resources for system vulnerabilities or ongoing attacks, and that periodic security testing is conducted.
• Maintain a repository of cybersecurity-related documentation, including ATOs, for all systems under their purview.
• Coordinate IS security inspections, tests, and reviews, and ensure proper response when an incident or vulnerability is discovered.
• Serve as a voting member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and/or Risk Executive Board, with authority to flag proposed changes deemed a security risk.
• Manage, maintain, and execute the information security continuous monitoring plan.

Skills

Information security management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Job description

Omniscius Consulting is seeking an experienced Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to join a DoD program in Lorton, Virginia. You will oversee the security of program information systems, ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA standards, and develop security policies.

You will collaborate with ISSOs, system administrators, the Authorizing Official, and stakeholders to maintain a strong security posture, manage RMF processes, and lead risk and compliance initiatives across