Senior ISSM SME - Space Force Cybersecurity Lead

US Diversity Job Search; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) SME Level 4 to support the United States Space Force and mission-critical cybersecurity operations. The ISSM will provide senior-level cybersecurity expertise for classified systems.

The ideal candidate will have DoD/IC standards knowledge, RMF/A&A/ATO/IATT experience, and the ability to develop RMF documentation and coordinate with government stakeholders. TS/SCI eligibility is required or expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science.
• Security+ or CCSP or other approved certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level cybersecurity and IA support for classified systems.
• Lead RMF activities including A&A, ATO, IATT, and continuous ATO requirements.
• Develop and maintain RMF documentation (SSPs, SCTMs, POA&Ms).
• Coordinate with AOs, SCAs, configuration managers, system owners, and government stakeholders.

Skills

RMF expertise

A&A experience

Cybersecurity leadership

Policy briefings

DoD/IC compliance

Risk mgmt skills

Education

ABET-accredited degree

CAE designation

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

JSIG

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) SME Level 4 to support the United States Space Force and mission-critical cybersecurity operations. The ISSM will provide senior-level cybersecurity expertise for classified systems.

The ideal candidate will have DoD/IC standards knowledge, RMF/A&A/ATO/IATT experience, and the ability to develop RMF documentation and coordinate with government stakeholders. TS/SCI eligibility is required or expected.