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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information System Security Manager (ISSM) - **Company:** DecisionPoint | Cortek - **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Security Management, Internet Security, Systems Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** November 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/information-system-security-manager-issm-wright-patterson-afb-oh--5a1438a2-6d67-451a-bfc0-54c7acb0ec2b ## About the Role Security Monitoring, Computer Security, Systems Administration/Management, Internet Security, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Research Laboratory, United States Air Force (USAF), Security Monitoring, Computer Security, Information Technology & Information Systems, Must hold an active Secret clearance. Eligibility for or prior access at the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information level is strongly preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree in a related discipline is preferred. Experience: * Minimum eight years of cybersecurity, information assurance, or information-system security experience, including at least five years in an ISSM, senior ISSO, RMF lead, or comparable cybersecurity-governance role. * Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense or federal RMF authorization and continuous monitoring, including authorization packages, security-control assessments, vulnerability remediation, and plans of action and milestones. * Experience supporting classified, multi-level security, cloud, software-development, or research-and-development environments preferred. Technical Knowledge: * Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, DoDI 8510.01, CNSSI 1253, RMF, security-control assessment, and continuous monitoring. * Working knowledge of secure system architecture, cloud security, vulnerability management, security technical implementation guides, incident response, and defensive cyber operations. * Ability to evaluate technical evidence, communicate risk clearly, and translate cybersecurity requirements into practical remediation and authorization actions. Certifications: * Must satisfy the applicable DoDM 8140.03 cyberspace workforce qualification requirements for the assigned work role and proficiency level; CISSP or another appropriate DoD-approved certification is required. * CGRC, CAP, CCSP, cloud-security, or other advanced cybersecurity certifications are preferred. Skills: * Strong cybersecurity leadership, governance, and risk-management capabilities. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief technical and executive stakeholders. * Strong analytical judgment and the ability to assess complex technical evidence and security risk. * Ability to coordinate multiple systems, authorization activities, priorities, and stakeholder groups. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering, operations, software, and program-management teams. * Ability to support Eastern Time core hours and travel to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base or other authorized facilities as required. ## Description DecisionPoint seeks a Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to lead cybersecurity governance, Risk Management Framework execution, and information-system security activities for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Digital Capabilities Directorate. The ISSM will serve as a key cybersecurity leader and principal interface among system owners, security teams, assessors, and authorizing officials. The ISSM will guide systems through the full authorization lifecycle, maintain defensible security documentation and continuous-monitoring practices, and coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities and risks across enterprise IT, software, cloud, data, and mission-support environments. Candidates in the Dayton, Ohio, area are preferred. Classified work and other designated activities must be performed on-site at an authorized Government facility., The Information System Security Manager will: * Lead information-system security management, cybersecurity governance, and Risk Management Framework activities for assigned Air Force systems. * Develop and maintain complete authorization packages, including system security plans, security assessment reports, plans of action and milestones, and supporting evidence required to achieve and sustain authorization. * Oversee security-control implementation and assessment, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, security testing, secure configuration, and timely remediation of identified risks. * Collaborate with system owners, program managers, ISSOs, ISSEs, assessors, Authorizing Official representatives, and technical teams to resolve security issues and support informed risk decisions. * Evaluate architectures, designs, system changes, and technical solutions for compliance and security risk across enterprise, cloud, software, data, and classified environments. * Coordinate cybersecurity incident response, defensive cyber operations support, and required reporting of security concerns or violations. * Ensure cybersecurity personnel meet applicable DoDM 8140.03 qualification and training requirements and that required security metrics, documentation, and deliverables remain accurate and current. * Maintain continuity during personnel transitions and support Government core hours, on-site classified activities, emergency response, and travel as required.