Purpose and Impact:
Amentum is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) 2 for a new prime contract that is based out of our Maryland office.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide management support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's Information Assurance program.
- Provide management support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing Information System Security policies, standards, and methodologies.
- Manage operational security posture for an Information System or program to ensure Information System Security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
- Provide management of security aspects of the Information System and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
- Assist ISSEs and ISSOs with evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security 1requirements for processing classified information.
- Manage the performance of vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization.
- Provide management support to configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
- Manage changes to systems and assess the security impact of those changes.
- Manage the process and preparation of documentation reviews to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A)
- packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
- Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and DoD information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Perform requirements gathering and analysis of said requirements
- Perform functional analysis to identify required tasks and their interrelationships
- Identify and map current security infrastructure as a foundation to define future programs
- Collaborate with engineers on systems integration efforts
- Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies
- Analyze user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements
- Gather and organize technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the multi-level security arena
- Perform functional allocation and identify resources required for each task
- Perform risk analysis that also includes risk assessment
- Enable Government planning, coordination, and oversight of organizational implementation of information security services
- Enable design and implementation of future IT systems and related security
- Assist Program Managers with administrative and technical oversight with specific programs within the portfolio
- Facilitate issue resolution through integrated product teams and Technical Exchange Meetings (TEM)
- Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program
- Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
- Oversee efforts of engineering staff to design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions to security requirements
- Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives
- Serve as the Program's ISSM
- Enable the Government with the development and implementation of NSA IT security services
- Collaborate with engineers on systems integration and life cycle requirements
- Advise Program Managers on administrative and technical oversight matters regarding portfolio programs
Clearance Required:
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering or related field is required.
- In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted for a total of fourteen (14) years.
Minimum Years of Experience:
- Ten (10) years of work-related experience in the field of security authorization is required.
- Experience in the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or encryption tools and techniques. Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.
Required Certifications:
- Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level II is required.
This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
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Compensation Details:
$175,000 - $220,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/22/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
