Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
On-sitePittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead cybersecurity, assessment, and authorization activities for classified information systems by overseeing security controls, managing documentation, and mitigating risks. Serve as the primary security representative, coordinating with program leadership, stakeholders, and government customers to ensure compliance with NISPOM, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST SP 800-171 requirements. Conduct weekly system audits, vulnerability reviews, and incident-response actions while developing and tracking Plans of Action and Milestones. Provide security-status reporting and lead training for system users. This role supports the SAP/SCI program within General Dynamics Mission Systems, requiring TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570/8140 certification.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation
- Experience with system security assessment and hardening tools, including SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, ACAS/Nessus, and similar tools
- Experience conducting security control assessments, vulnerability reviews, security audits, and compliance monitoring
- Training and proficiency in Assured File Transfer (AFT) procedures
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing requirements, and lead security activities with minimal supervision
- DoD 8570/8140 certification meeting IAM Level II requirements, such as CISSP, CGRC, or equivalent
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NISPOM, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST SP 800-171 requirements
- Experience serving as an ISSM or leading information-system security activities for classified programs
- Ability to effectively engage government customers, communicate system security posture, and support customer reviews, assessments, and authorization decisions
Desired Qualifications
- Outstanding written, verbal, and customer-facing communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the system life cycle
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