Team Manager | Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) | On-Site | Contingent

Ares Enterprise; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Enterprise, LLC seeks an experienced Team Manager / ISSO to lead the DoD RMF program, ensuring continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) and robust cybersecurity for a critical Army-focused mission support program. The role interfaces with government leadership and oversees all deliverables.

The candidate will oversee RMF lifecycle activities, COMSEC governance, security policy development, and BI reporting across enterprise enclaves. DoD RMF expertise and TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Management, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certs (e.g., CISSP, Security+, CCNA, RHCSA, MCSA). PMP is a strong plus.
• 8+ years of progressive DoD IT program management; 4+ years direct ISSO experience and RMF package prep.
• Experience with eMASS, vulnerability scanners, security compliance checkers, and COMSEC governance.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Government Lead; communicate activity, risks, and performance metrics.
• Direct contractor activities; optimize staffing and manage budget and risk.
• Execute full RMF lifecycle for enterprise eMASS portfolio and authorize system updates.
• Ensure all contract deliverables are submitted on time and meet quality standards.
• Develop COMSEC program governance compliant with AR 380-40 and related policies.
• Provide knowledge management and BI to HQ AMC and subordinate functions.
• Support security validation and authorization processes across accredited systems.

Skills

ISSO experience

RMF lifecycle

Program management

eMASS

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/Business Management

Tools

eMASS

ACAS/Nessus

SCAP

Network admin

Job description

Description

Ares Enterprise, LLC is seeking an experienced Team Manager / Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to serve as the primary contractor lead for performance and official ISSO responsibilities. This pivotal role acts as the main liaison to government leadership (Program Manager, COR, and ISSM), oversees all deliverables, and ensures assigned systems maintain continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) under DoD and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines to a critical program that provides comprehensive mission support services for the U.S. Army and centers on delivering robust Information Technology compliance support, Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle management, COMSEC governance, cybersecurity program development, and Tier 1 mission assurance support. The initiative ensures secure, continuous communications and business intelligence analysis across headquarters and enterprise-level enclaves to safeguard mission-critical intelligence for senior leaders and warfighters globally.

Description

Ares Enterprise, LLC is seeking an experienced Team Manager / Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to serve as the primary contractor lead for performance and official ISSO responsibilities. This pivotal role acts as the main liaison to government leadership (Program Manager, COR, and ISSM), oversees all deliverables, and ensures assigned systems maintain continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) under DoD and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines to a critical program that provides comprehensive mission support services for the U.S. Army and centers on delivering robust Information Technology compliance support, Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle management, COMSEC governance, cybersecurity program development, and Tier 1 mission assurance support. The initiative ensures secure, continuous communications and business intelligence analysis across headquarters and enterprise-level enclaves to safeguard mission-critical intelligence for senior leaders and warfighters globally.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Program Oversight & Strategy: Serve as the primary interface with the Government Lead, keeping stakeholders informed of activities, risks, and performance metrics. Develop and execute a comprehensive Program Management Plan detailing scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Resource & Financial Management: Direct contractor activities, optimize resource allocation, oversee staffing to prevent vacancies, assume full financial performance responsibility, and execute proactive risk mitigation.
• RMF & Compliance Management: Execute full lifecycle RMF compliance for the enterprise eMASS portfolio, streamline workflow approvals, validate security controls, and secure authorizations for system updates.
• Deliverable Quality: Ensure all contract deliverables are submitted on time and adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and quality.
• COMSEC Program Management & Governance: Support the development of the HQ AMC COMSEC program in compliance with AR 380-40, TB 380-41, and AR 380-53.
• Optimize workflows for device management, equipment procurement, setup, keying, maintenance, upgrading, and inventory recommendations while providing regular reports on program efficacy.
• Cybersecurity Program & Policy Development: Review external policies, guidance, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulations from the DoD, Department of the Army, and NIST to develop internal command plans and SOPs.
• Provide COMSEC governance and compliance reporting based on higher headquarters orders to secure encapsulation and encryption devices.
• Knowledge Management & Business Intelligence: Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge management plan to capture data, deliver business intelligence, and provide data analysis across all HQ AMC and subordinate MSC functions.
• Exercise Support & Security Validation: Provide exercise support to validate the security of systems accredited by the Authorizing Official and/or Privacy Official.
• Cybersecurity Training & Workforce Compliance: Develop technical and managerial cybersecurity training plans, guides, and materials to ensure workforce knowledge and compliance.
• Computing Environment Assessments: Perform and review technical cybersecurity assessments of computing environments to spot vulnerabilities, identify non-compliance with IA standards, and recommend tactical mitigation strategies. Conduct onsite visits, utilize approved discovery tools, and map mission enclaves to define authorization boundaries and update the Mission Assurance Decision Support System.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Certifications: Current industry-standard certifications meeting DoD 8570/8140 requirements for IAT Level II (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, RHCSA, MCSA). Program management certifications (such as a PMP) are a strong plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience managing complex IT programs for the Department of Defense (DoD). At least 4+ years of direct, hands‑on ISSO experience, including preparing RMF authorization packages, managing eMASS workflows, navigating the A&A process, and remediating STIG findings.
• Technical Mastery: Demonstrated expertise with eMASS, vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS/Nessus), security compliance checkers (SCAP), network/system administration, COMSEC, and secure environment customer support.
• Security Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.