Information Systems Security Manager

Armada LTD
Washington, United States of America
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Computer Security
Information Systems
Data Security
Software Requirements Analysis

Job description

The Information Systems Security Manager oversees the cybersecurity posture of information systems, ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-181). This role requires comprehensive knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and leads major cybersecurity compliance, authorization, and risk management activities for information systems., * The Information Systems Security Manager will monitor information systems for security compliance.

  • Maintain secure data handling and information protection processes.
  • The Information Systems Security Manager will oversee the cybersecurity posture of information systems and ensure compliance with federal regulations and security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-181, RMF).
  • Implement, monitor, and assess security controls to protect system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  • The Information Systems Security Manager will conduct risk assessments and continuous monitoring to identify vulnerabilities and manage remediation efforts to closure.
  • Support system authorization, accreditation, and ongoing compliance assessments and audits.
  • Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and cybersecurity documentation, including compliance artifacts and control tracking.
  • The Information Systems Security Manager will maintain secure data handling and information protection processes.
  • Support cryptographic security functions in accordance with policy and system requirements.
  • The Information Systems Security Manager will coordinate with system owners, engineers, and cybersecurity stakeholders to implement security requirements.
  • Provide cybersecurity guidance and support incident response activities as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of RMF and NIST standards (e.g., NIST 800-series), including system authorization, continuous monitoring, and compliance reporting requirements.
  • Ability to coordinate with system owners, engineers, and cybersecurity stakeholders to implement security requirements and maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Knowledge of technical, administrative, and operational security controls to protect system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  • Skill in conducting risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, prioritizing remediation, and tracking corrective actions to closure.
  • Ability to make sound security decisions under time constraints, respond to incidents, and balance mission needs with cybersecurity risk.
  • Skill in developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), control evidence, POA&Ms, and compliance artifacts.

Minimum/General Experience:

  • 3 - 10 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Education:

  • High School Diploma, or equivalent, Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.

Apply for this position