Mercury Systems

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Mercury Systems$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • U.S. Citizenship mandatory
  • Active US Secret security clearance, capable of obtaining Top Secret clearance
  • Security+ certification required within 6 months
  • Experience in Linux administration

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Corporate ISSM to meet RMF requirements
  • Prepare and upload System Security Plans (SSPs) and artifacts
  • Ensure SSPs reflect system configuration and security controls
  • Support certification testing by the Cognizant Security Agency (CSA)
  • Develop procedures for Configuration Management (CM) related to security tools
  • Ensure compliance with DoD certification and accreditation criteria
  • Maintain physical security systems, including CCTV and access controls
  • Implement procedures for classified information media handling
  • Conduct hardware and software inventory assessments
  • Audit and investigate security incidents

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

This role will serve as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for the Torrance and Cypress, CA facilities. The ISSM is responsible for maintaining the overall system security posture of classified programs and technical security capabilities at Mercury sites. The ISSM manages the process to protect classified information. Primary function is the implementation of all classified security policy, procedures, and government security requirements required by the United States Government. Additionally, the ISSM is responsible for the implementation of the Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF), outline classified security policies and procedures and assures compliance with all applicable government regulations. The ISSM will work closely with the Corporate Security team to ensure compliance with DoD and other U.S. Government system requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Corporate ISSM to ensure all accredited information systems meet RMF requirements.
  • Prepare, maintain, and upload System Security Plans (SSPs) and supporting artifacts in eMASS.
  • Ensure SSPs accurately reflect system configuration and required security controls.
  • Support certification testing and assessments conducted by the Cognizant Security Agency (CSA).
  • Develop and maintain procedures supporting Configuration Management (CM) for security relevant hardware, software, and firmware.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD certification and accreditation requirements, including DoDI 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT).
  • Install, update, and maintain security-related software tools to detect malicious code, viruses, and unauthorized intrusions.
  • Maintain the physical security for site(s) to include intrusion detection system, access control, CCTV, security locks, and GSA security containers.
  • In partnership with the FSO, implement procedures for marking, handling, transporting, sanitizing, and destroying media containing classified information.
  • Conduct periodic hardware and software inventory assessments. Identifies system security control shortcomings and serves as lead for remediating deficiencies.
  • Conduct audits, performs analysis, and investigates security incidents such as data spills, data integrity and malicious events.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Typically requires 5 years of prior relevant experience
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Active US Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
  • Must have Security+ or obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Linux admin experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced Degree in a related field
  • Typically requires 3 years experience
  • E Mass Data Base Experience

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"This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government."



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About Mercury Systems

Mercury Systems is a technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of open architecture, secure processing systems and subsystems for commercial, defense, and intelligence applications. The company's products and solutions are used in a variety of applications, including radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and cyber security. Mercury Systems was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Mercury Systems
Size
2,294 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.2 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
+19.3%
Revenue
$841.6 million
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