Cybersecurity – Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
$130,900–$189,750 year
On-site · El Segundo, California, United States or Huntington Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Cybersecurity leadership role focusing on governing and sustaining DFARS/NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC controls for systems handling CUI. Responsible for security governance, risk assessments, audits, incident response, configuration management, and documentation (System Security Plans and POA&Ms). Leads a team of ISSOs/ISSMs, coordinates with government customers and stakeholders, and guides implementation of protective measures to ensure continuous compliance with DFARS, NIST SP 800-series controls, and CMMC requirements. Requires strong RMF experience, familiarity with security tools (e.g., NESSUS, ACAS, DISA STIGs, SCAP, HBSS), and ability to communicate complex security concepts to management and customers.
Required Qualifications
- Currently hold certification in good standing to satisfy IAM Level III (CISSP, GSLC, or CISM)
- 5+ years of experience with cyber security policies and implementation of RMF
- 3+ years of experience implementing and sustaining DFARS 252.204-7012/NIST SP 800-171 to CMMC requirements
Desired Qualifications
- CISSP
- GSLC
- CISM
- RMF
- DFARS
- NIST SP 800-171
- CMMC
- ISSO
- ISSM
- CUI
- DAAPM
- CNSSI 1253
- ICD-503
- JSIG
- NESSUS
- ACAS
- DISA STIGs
- SCAP
- HBSS
- POA&M
- System Security Plan
- risk management
- audits
- incidents response
- security governance
- configuration management
- risk assessments
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