Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) III
GDIT · FL Fort Walton Beach + 8 more · Posted 2026-08-26
Job description
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: Information Security, Information Security Management, Information System Security Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security - Cisco - Cisco, GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL The ISSM’s primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under their purview. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Performance shall include: • Lead, cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with other DoD agencies managers, data stewards, and senior leadership to foster productive and positive cyber security profile. • Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of the Cyber Security Program. • Provide expert input to the formulation of cyber security policies based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process. • Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues. • Develop and implement a security assessment plan. • Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customers. • Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes. • Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization to government PM’s. • Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program. • Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties. • Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation. • Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media. • Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level functioning. • Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter. • Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications. • Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating and reporting security violations and incidents. • Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system. • Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements. • Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber security training. • Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed. • Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization. • Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries under your purview. • Review AIS assessment plans. • Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of external information systems (e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization) • Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the authorization boundaries. • Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware and that they are properly documented. • Ensure periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of IS by employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools (shared responsibility with ISSOs) • Ensure that system recovery and reconstitution processes developed and monitored to ensure that the authorization boundary can be recovered based on its availability level determination. • Ensure all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals. • Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle. • Establish and develop a self-inspection program within the organization. • Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology. • Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with ISSE. • Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility as it pertains to cyber security and information technology activities. • Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG. • Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members. • Must have expert knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards. Experience: • 10+ years related experience. • 2+ years SAP experience r equired. • Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM. Education: • Master's degree OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 2 years’ experience OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 4 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (6 years) Certifications: • IAT Level III or IAM Level III Clearance • Current Top-Secret Clearance with S