ISSM with Security Clearance

Job Title: ISSM (Secret Cleared)
Location: Ft. Meade (Hybrid; 1-2 days onsite/week)
Duration: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $150-175,000 (Based on Experience) Summary:
Verigent's client is seeking an experienced Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to join their team supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) customer located at Fort Meade, MD. The ISSM will oversee and manage cybersecurity programs, ensuring compliance with DoD policies, and assist in developing and implementing security strategies for various systems and programs within the organization. This role requires expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance with DoD security standards. Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise in conducting studies, analyses, and proof-of-concept pilots across various technology areas.

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity programs in alignment with DoD, DISA, and NIST standards.

• Design and implement security strategies for hardware/software installation, configuration, maintenance, and operations.

• Assist in planning, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies within the EM directorate.

• Develop cybersecurity architectures, requirements, objectives, and policies, ensuring alignment with Federal, DoD, and National Security Systems policies.

• Oversee and manage the A&A process for various systems using tools such as eMASS and RMF.

• Assist with incident response activities and track cybersecurity training certifications for system users.

• Conduct assessments of IT assets to ensure they meet DoD security standards and maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO).

• Assist in creating risk assessments, security plans, and status reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Maintain and update cybersecurity repositories, tracking training, certifications, and compliance for personnel and systems.

• Work with contractors, vendors, and government personnel to ensure security requirements are met and cybersecurity risks are addressed.

• Ensure proper implementation of cybersecurity compliance, identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and reporting findings. Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Current DoD Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.

• Must meet 8570 IAT Level III certification requirements, including CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and compliance standards such as DoDIs, CJCSIs, DISA Instructions, NIST, and RMF.

• Proficiency in developing cybersecurity documentation, including security architecture diagrams and business case analyses.

• Strong technical knowledge in areas like Unified Capabilities, Cloud Computing, Networking, Data Management, Identity Management, and Artificial Intelligence.

• Experience in cybersecurity testing and evaluation, as well as working with vendors and organizations in adopting new technologies.

• Ability to analyze security risks and provide strategic recommendations for secure technology adoption, configuration, and operations.

• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to present technical findings to senior leadership.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.