Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Support Specialist (VACA)

Must have an active Secret Clearanceto be considered

Must be within 1 hour of Alexandria VA or Seaside CA

Company Information

NexGen Technologies Inc. is a leading IT services firm specializing in delivering innovative highquality solutions to our federal government clients. Our core competencies include IT professional support services software development cloud services IT Operations Agile project management and GIS services.

Job Summary

NexGen is seeking an experienced and detailorientedInformation System Security Manager (ISSM) Support Specialistto provide cybersecurity governance RMF oversight and authorization support for the Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA). The role ensures DHRA systems maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements supports system owners through RMF processes maintains authorization artifacts and advises the Authorization Official (AO) on cybersecurity posture and risk. The specialist collaborates with Program Managers System Owners ISSOs and federal stakeholders to maintain secure compliant and resilient information systems across DHRAs portfolio.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (as assigned)

Ensure DHRA information systems comply with DoD RMF and cybersecurity policies.

Develop and maintain cybersecurity programs architectures requirements and policies.

Identify information owners/stewards and ensure appropriate access controls.

Maintain and update cybersecurity documentation repositories and authorization artifacts.

Monitor assess and report system and organizational compliance with DoD directives.

Coordinate cybersecurity inspections assessments tests and reviews.

Validate implementation and effectiveness of cybersecurity controls.

Support migration from NIST SP 80053 Rev 4 to Rev 5.

Provide cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to the AO and program teams.

Report events or configuration changes affecting system authorization or security posture.

Track and report system authorization status in accordance with DoD Component guidance.

Coordinate enterpriselevel security issues with SOs PMs and ISSOs.

Evaluate security authorization packages and system compliance for AO review.

Maintain system risk assessments and lifecycle authorization documentation.

Review and approve POA&Ms ATO terms/conditions SSPs and annual reviews (AO concurrence required for highrisk systems).

Support development and implementation of continuous ATO (cATO) processes.

Provide input for SAPs and SARs.

Serve as ISSM representative for DoD eICAM AAP workflows.

Other duties may be assigned.

Technical Skills

6 years supporting RMF cybersecurity governance or ISSM/ISSO functions in a DoD environment.

Strong understanding of DoD RMF NIST SP 80053 DoDI 8500.01 and DoD cybersecurity policies.

Experience developing or reviewing SSPs POA&Ms SAPs SARs and other RMF artifacts.

Familiarity with eMASS cybersecurity documentation repositories and governance tools.

Ability to evaluate security controls assess compliance and identify risk impacts.

Experience coordinating with AOs PMs ISSOs and system owners.

Desired Skills

IAM Level III certification (e.g. CISSP CISM CAP) preferred.

Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs or DoD Components.

Knowledge of NIST SP 80053 Rev 5 migration requirements.

Familiarity with continuous monitoring and cATO frameworks.

Experience developing cybersecurity policies procedures or governance documentation.

Understanding of enterprise identity and access management workflows including DoD eICAM.

Education

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity IT Computer Science or related field.

Additional Requirements

Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams.

Must be able to pass background screening prior to employment.

US Citizenship legal permanent residence or US work authorization with a minimum of 3 years of US presence is required due to federal contract requirements.

Ability to work onsite at Seaside or Mark Center for SIPR or classified system support.

Place of Performance

Minimum 25% onsite at the Mark Center (Alexandria VA) or DoD Center Monterey Bay (Seaside CA).

Work hours: 8 a.m. Eastern to 5 p.m. Pacific MondayFriday excluding federal holidays or government closures.

Incident response activities may require afterhours support with onehour recall.

Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI preferred.

Physical Requirements

Reliable internet (50 Mbps down / 25 Mbps up) and a secure remote work environment.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed. (We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions.)

Compensation

$65 per hour to $85 per hour W2

(The successful candidates starting pay will fall within the salary range provided and is determined based on jobrelated factors including but not limited to experience qualifications knowledge skills geographic work location and market conditions.)

NexGen Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information or veteran status.

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