Bachelor's degree with 11-12 years of relevant experience
Active TS/SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance
Meets DoD 8140 qualification for ISSM at Advanced proficiency level
Possesses one or more certifications: CISM, CISSP, FITSP-M, GCIH, GCIA, GICSP, GSLC, or ISSMP
Responsibilities
Serve as ISSM for up to five MD9 mission systems, advising on IS security matters
Oversee security program/policy, ISSO oversight, and vulnerability monitoring
Develop and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity strategies across networks
Configure security policies and technical controls for DoD compliance
Author security assessment reports and conduct vulnerability assessments
Provide technical leadership on systems security engineering best practices
Ensure cybersecurity integration across all system phases from design to sustainment
Support vulnerability management activities including scanning and remediation planning
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Full Job Description
Overview
Responsibilities
Perform as ISSM for up to five MD9 mission systems and serve as principal advisor on all matters involving IS security.
Provide security program/policy, ISSO oversight, certifications, vulnerability monitoring, testing, documentation repository, inspections, incidents, training, CCB/Risk Board support, CONMON, and authorization impact assessment.
Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive cybersecurity strategies across network environments.
Execute hands-on configuration of security policies, technical controls, and procedural frameworks to ensure full compliance with DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF) standards.
Author detailed security assessment reports, System Security Plans (SSPs), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) for multiple Authority to Operate (ATO) packages. Conduct comprehensive security control testing and vulnerability assessments.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on systems security engineering best practices to project teams and stakeholders.
Oversee cybersecurity integration across systems, ensuring security controls are effectively implemented during design, development, test, deployment, and sustainment.
Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning, analysis, remediation planning, and status reporting.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 11-12 years of related work experience
TS/SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the Information Systems Security Manager work role, designated as work role code 722 at the Advanced proficiency level.
Must have one or more of the following certs: CISM, CISSP, FITSP-M, GCIH, GCIA, GICSP, GSLC, or ISSMP
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $191,500.00/Yr. - USD $319,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
About AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
