Independent Software
Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Level 2 (FORECASTED)
Information Assurance - Fort Meade, MD - Full Time
What You Will Do
As an Information System Security Manager at Independent Software, you will play a leadership role in the planning, coordination, and enforcement of enterprise information assurance programs. You will oversee the security posture of information systems, ensure policy compliance, and lead efforts to manage risk and maintain operational security. Your work will ensure that sensitive systems remain secure throughout their lifecycle, from design through decommissioning. You’ll work closely with engineers, system owners, and stakeholders to define and implement secure IT strategies that support mission-critical objectives.
At Independent Software, you will be part of a trusted and mission-driven team that values integrity, technical excellence, and innovation. We offer a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, flexible work-life balance, and opportunities for continuous learning and advancement. Here, your work directly contributes to protecting what matters most while helping you grow as a leader in the cybersecurity field.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Certifications:
Clearance Requirement:
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
As an Information System Security Manager at Independent Software, you will play a leadership role in the planning, coordination, and enforcement of enterprise information assurance programs. You will oversee the security posture of information systems, ensure policy compliance, and lead efforts to manage risk and maintain operational security. Your work will ensure that sensitive systems remain secure throughout their lifecycle, from design through decommissioning. You’ll work closely with engineers, system owners, and stakeholders to define and implement secure IT strategies that support mission-critical objectives.
At Independent Software, you will be part of a trusted and mission-driven team that values integrity, technical excellence, and innovation. We offer a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, flexible work-life balance, and opportunities for continuous learning and advancement. Here, your work directly contributes to protecting what matters most while helping you grow as a leader in the cybersecurity field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of system security policies, procedures, and methodologies
- Manage the security posture for information systems or programs, ensuring compliance with applicable frameworks and standards
- Oversee day-to-day operations of cybersecurity and information assurance activities
- Coordinate with engineers on system integration, security design, and lifecycle support
- Conduct security risk assessments and manage the authorization process for systems
- Evaluate and approve changes to systems from a security perspective
- Manage and review security documentation, including System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, and Security Requirements Traceability Matrices
- Supervise and guide Information System Security Officers (ISSOs)
- Support configuration management processes for security-relevant system components
- Facilitate issue resolution across multidisciplinary teams and lead Technical Exchange Meetings
- Interact with leadership, IT staff, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with cybersecurity goals and objectives
- Serve as the ISSM for one or more programs and advise on security posture and compliance
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience leading cybersecurity programs or teams in complex technical environments
- Strong understanding of security principles, tools, and techniques used to secure hardware, software, and network infrastructure
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement security controls in accordance with best practices
- Experience managing security operations, authorization processes, and policy enforcement
- Familiarity with incident management, PKI, and commercial security products
- Skilled at producing and reviewing technical documentation such as SSPs, SRTMs, and risk assessments
- Effective communicator with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university
- In lieu of a degree, four additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted
Certifications:
- Must meet Department of Defense 8570.01-M requirements with a minimum certification of IAM Level II (e.g., CAP, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CASP+)
Clearance Requirement:
- Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
**This position is contingent on contract award**
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
