Information System Security Manager (6342)

AsInformation System Security Manager (ISSM) youll provide cybersecurity leadership for a mission-critical enterprise system with our customer supporting Department of the Air Force operations. The platform enables facilities and space planning work order and move management and performance tracking across the organization.

The ISSM independently leads all cybersecurity and ATO activities to maintain system authorization and availability in a high-visibility environment partnering with technical teams stakeholders and senior government leadership.

We know that you cant have greattechnology services without amazing people. At MetroStar we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us then check out the job description below!

What youll do:

Cybersecurity Leadership and ATO Execution

• Serve as the designated ISSM for the system.
• Independently lead all cybersecurity and RMF activities required to achieve and maintain system authorization.
• Take ownership of an ongoing reauthorization effort and drive documentation coordination and execution to completion.
• Develop update and manage RMF artifacts including the System Security Plan POA&Ms security assessment documentation and continuous monitoring materials.
• Work directly with the system administrator development team and government stakeholders to close gaps and meet required milestones.

Operations and Sustainment

• Support a production system that must remain operational while authorization activities are underway ensuring continuity of service and risk awareness.
• Oversee security controls during steady-state operations quarterly system updates and as-needed enhancements.
• Ensure cybersecurity considerations are integrated into system updates and limited CAD-related functionality.
• Identify assess and manage risks proactively tracking remediation activities through POA&M closure.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Act as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for leadership the system administrator developers and supporting technical teams.
• Engage directly with business users technical staff and senior leaders to translate cybersecurity requirements into clear actionable guidance.
• Coordinate closely with the government lead and system administrator to drive progress resolve issues and maintain transparency.
• Operate effectively in a fully remote environment collaborating through Microsoft Teams and other virtual tools.

What youll need to succeed:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of experience in DoW cybersecurity or information assurance roles.
• 3 years experience serving as an ISSM or leading RMF and ATO efforts for an operational DoW system.
• At least one DoW IAT or IAM Level III certification such as CISSP CISM CASP GSLC or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of DoW RMF processes and NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
• Experience supporting systems through operations and sustainment while managing ATO requirements.
• Ability to work independently and fully remote and lead efforts and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.
• Proven ability to operate independently and proactively with minimal oversight.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive work forward in the absence of existing structure.
• Demonstrated success meeting tight timelines and recovering behind-schedule cybersecurity efforts.
• Ability to work directly across multiple stakeholders including business users technical teams and senior government leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills particularly for explaining cybersecurity requirements to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and compliance efforts.

SALARY RANGE: $147000 - $165000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications skills and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidates professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses