Information Systems Security Manager

VTG

$150K — $210K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in relevant technical field or Bachelor's with advanced security certification
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI and CI Polygraph
  • One of several key cybersecurity certifications such as CISM or CISSP
  • 7-10 years of experience in information systems security
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing cybersecurity teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of security professionals in RMF lifecycle implementation.
  • Oversee risk management strategies within the Prepare step of RMF.
  • Guide system categorization based on mission impact and regulatory requirements.
  • Advise on documentation of security controls aligned with risk appetite.
  • Ensure comprehensive security assessments are executed and documented.
  • Prepare risk management documentation for decision-making.
  • Direct continuous monitoring activities to sustain compliance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work onsite in a vital national security environment.
  • Engagement in meaningful cybersecurity initiatives affecting national safety.
  • Access to advanced resources and training in security protocols.
  • Collaboration with a team of skilled professionals in the field.
  • Support for continuous learning and certification advancements.
Full Job Description
Overview

VTG is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to support our national security customer in the WMV. The position is 100% onsite.

What will you do?

  • Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of contractor security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems.
  • Oversee and coordinate activities within the Prepare step, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained.
  • Guide system categorization efforts to ensure all information systems are appropriately classified based on mission/business impact and regulatory requirements.
  • Advise on the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, Bureau risk appetite, and compliance requirements.
  • Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles, with a particular focus on quality and completeness of all deliverables.
  • Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards.
  • Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and executive decision-making.
  • Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance.
  • Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, bringing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audit support efforts.
  • Foster a culture of security awareness, providing technical guidance and training to both team members and stakeholders.
  • Track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities related to security engineering activities to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement.

Do you have what it takes?

  • Master's or PHD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering OR a Bachelor's with an Advanced security Certification
  • Active Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI; with active CI Poly
  • One of the following certifications: CISM; CISSP; CISSP-ISSMP; FITSP-M; GCIA; GCIH; GICSP; GSLC

*Position contingent upon contract award*

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $150,000 - $210,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

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