What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Team Lead (ISSM) position at FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)?
Overview
FWI is building a team to administer, maintain, secure, and accredit the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) Academic Network, which provides the IT environment for 100% of DLIFLC teaching and instruction for all students, staff, faculty, and guests. This position will serve as the Government's primary cybersecurity authority and Information System Security Manager (ISSM), bridging vulnerability management, incident response, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance to protect the Academic Network. The Cybersecurity Team Lead will manage and coordinate the Information Assurance team, ensure compliance with DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements, maintain the network's Authority to Operate (ATO), and ensure the military language training community operates within a secure, compliant IT environment that protects sensitive educational data and systems.
FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday,7:45am to 4:45pm at Presidio of Monterey in Monterey, CA.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Why Join Our Team
Benefits
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
Negotiable
FWI is building a team to administer, maintain, secure, and accredit the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) Academic Network, which provides the IT environment for 100% of DLIFLC teaching and instruction for all students, staff, faculty, and guests. This position will serve as the Government's primary cybersecurity authority and Information System Security Manager (ISSM), bridging vulnerability management, incident response, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance to protect the Academic Network. The Cybersecurity Team Lead will manage and coordinate the Information Assurance team, ensure compliance with DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements, maintain the network's Authority to Operate (ATO), and ensure the military language training community operates within a secure, compliant IT environment that protects sensitive educational data and systems.
FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
- Position is contingent upon contract award**
On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday,7:45am to 4:45pm at Presidio of Monterey in Monterey, CA.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and coordinate the Information Assurance team
- Ensure network meets all DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements (AR 25-2, DODI 8510.01)
- Maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation and Authority to Operate (ATO)
- Provide recommendations on NIST SP800 series and NIST 800-53 controls
- Manage Cybersecurity Network and Boundary Defense operations
- Oversee Intrusion Detection and Incident Response on the Academic Network
- Research and implement best practices for network access control and threat prevention
- Maintain in-depth awareness of the enterprise Cybersecurity Architecture
- May be required to travel (CONUS/OCONUS)
Qualifications
- BA/BS from accredited college/university with minimum 5 years experience OR AA/AS with minimum 7 years experience OR 9 years of progressive experience serving as a cybersecurity specialist
- Requires one of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, or SSCP
- Vendor Specific CE/OS Certification
- Experience leading a team
- Cybersecurity management experience
- Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Experience with NIST 800-53 controls
- Secret level security clearance
Why Join Our Team
Benefits
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
Negotiable