Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.

We are looking for an Information Systems Security Manager to join a growing team in Annapolis Junction, MD.

The Information System Security Manager (ISSM) provides leadership and oversight for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s Information Assurance program. This role is responsible for implementing and enforcing security policies, maintaining the operational security posture of assigned systems, and supporting security authorization activities in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and applicable DoD requirements. The ISSM partners closely with engineering, operations, and government stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant, and mission-aligned environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide management oversight for information assurance and cybersecurity programs
• Coordinate implementation of IT security policies and security control requirements
• Manage and maintain the operational security posture of systems and enclaves
• Oversee vulnerability management and risk assessment activities
• Manage configuration control and security-related change management processes
• Assess and document security impacts of system modifications
• Oversee preparation and review of SSPs, Risk Assessment Reports, and authorization packages
• Support and guide security authorization activities under RMF
• Provide leadership and oversight to ISSOs and engineering staff
• Interface directly with Government stakeholders to achieve cybersecurity objectives
  
  

Requirements

Skill Level 2:

• Ten (10) years of experience in security authorization and RMF-based environments
• Experience with security tools, hardware/software security implementation, encryption, and/or communication protocols
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering, or related field
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance with IAM Level II required
  
  

Skill Level 3

• Twelve (12) years of experience in security authorization
• Experience with security tools, authorization techniques, incident management, and enterprise security architecture
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering, or related field
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance with IAM Level III required
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
  
  

Desired Experience

• Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53 and RMF processes
• Experience briefing senior leadership and government customers
• Familiarity with enterprise security architecture and system engineering integration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.