Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

About the role

We are seeking a motivated cybersecurity professional to join our team at APL. Our team develops system security plans, handles cyber risk decisions, and enables mission partners to innovate in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure classified systems comply with government and APL regulations while meeting program demands and operating in an accredited state.
• Lead all aspects of SSP development, maintenance, accreditation/re-accreditation, and oversight, including conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance.
• Function as lead contact for IS security inspections, tests, and reviews by oversight authorities.
• Support the CISO and Classified IT Compliance in carrying out the Laboratory's Classified Information Security Program.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field, 8+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, and a current DoD 8140 Level III certification.
• 5+ years working with RMF, DAAPM, NISPOM, JSIG or other equivalent security frameworks.
• Outstanding communicator in both written and verbal forms.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with a current SSBI.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field, 8+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, and a current DoD 8140 Level III certification.
• Additional qualifications: 5+ years working as an Auditor, ISSO, ISSM, ISSE, Security Architect or Cyber Risk Manager; 8+ years in classified DoD or IC environment; active TS/SCI, or TS/SCI+poly security clearance.

Benefits

APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Pay

Minimum Rate: $105,000 Annually
Maximum Rate: $290,000 Annually

Schedule

Not specified