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The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) joins the Cyber & Analytics Business Area to support the CEMA team. This role oversees the cybersecurity posture of a software-based tactical intrusion detection tool built for DoD information systems. The ISSM ensures compliance with DoD security standards by developing security policies, facilitating risk assessments, and managing system accreditations through the RMF process. Key responsibilities include leading continuous monitoring, performing vulnerability assessments, and maintaining security documentation like System Security Plans and POA&Ms. The position requires expertise in NIST 800-53, FISMA, and JSIG frameworks, alongside experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute software development-based security scans and manage the Authorization to Operate for critical defense software products.
SIPRNet
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
NIST
CNSS
Tenable
Linux
Microsoft Windows
LAN
WAN
Crypto
Key Management
Vulnerability Scanning
Configuration Management
Continuous Monitoring
Cyber Operations
Information Assurance
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
FISMA
ICD-503
Security+
Security Engineering
Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
Authority to Operate (ATO)
Authority to Connect (ATC)
Interim Authorization to Test (IATT)
Body of Evidence (BOE)
Information Assurance
Cyber Operations
Data Correlation
Security Accreditation