Epirus

Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Epirus$150K — $186K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
  • Proficient in RMF system requirements execution
  • Valid IAM Level III certification (CISSP, GSLC, CISM)
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Experience with security tools and operating systems (Windows, Linux)
  • Experience developing security policies for ATO and IATT
  • Skilled in conducting risk assessments and managing incident response

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key cybersecurity stakeholder in various projects and assessments
  • Manage existing systems under current ATO
  • Conduct continuous monitoring of classified systems
  • Build and maintain compliant, air-gapped systems for projects
  • Collaborate with Facility Security Officer to enhance IS security education
  • Travel up to 25% to customer testing sites

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with 3 days in-office in Torrance, CA
  • Opportunity to lead and shape cybersecurity projects
  • Engagement with a diverse range of defense industry projects
  • Potential growth in a fast-paced startup setting
  • Collaboration with experienced security professionals
Full Job Description
Job Summary: Epirus is seeking an experienced Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to maintain the current classified infrastructure and lead Epirus' Information Security team's efforts to obtain Authorizations to Operate (ATO) on future projects. The ISSM will own the classified information system process from start to finish. The ISSM will be required to travel to customer sites or testing facilities as necessary. The ideal candidate is experienced working within the defense industry, has experience bringing multiple systems through the ATO process, and can perform in a fast-moving, startup environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a key cybersecurity stakeholder in projects, security assessments, program proposals, and program direct work
  • Act as a manager of the existing systems within the current ATO
  • Perform continuous monitoring of current systems
  • Build out and maintain compliant, air-gapped systems in support of program and project efforts
  • Collaborate with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to develop and implement a robust IS security education, training, and awareness program
  • Travel up to 25% to test sites and customer locations


Basic Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
  • Fully competent in the execution of RMF system requirements
  • Currently hold a valid IAM Level III certification (CISSP, GSLC, CISM)
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Experience in utilizing security-relevant tools, operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.), and applications (SCAP, STIG, Nessus) in support of classified programs
  • Experience developing security policies required to support Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authorizations to Connect (ATC), and Authorizations to Operate (ATO) efforts
  • Ability to conduct risk assessments and investigations, execute appropriate risk mitigations, and oversee incident response or vulnerabilities promptly and effectively
  • This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office in Torrance, CA


Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Experience with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) security processes


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be 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. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:

$150,700-$186,700 USD

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