Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities
The ISSM (information Systems Security Manager) will have Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience. The candidates primary responsibility will be to perform tasks related to Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and cybersecurity to obtain and maintain Authorizations to Operate (ATO) for U.S. Navy afloat and ashore systems. Lifecycle cybersecurity support of US Navy systems which includes but is not limited to the following duties:



Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of information systems to identify vulnerabilities risks and protection needs.
Developing updating and/or reviewing system RMF documentation to include Security Plans Implementation Plans Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs).
Providing solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of expertise and creativity. Problems are broadly defined and solutions require the continuation of specialized theories and knowledge.
Assessing system compliance against NIST DoD and Navy security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
Coordinating with other system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams architecture diagrams and hardware and software inventories.
Working with system administrators engineers and developers to update system/site policies procedures and process guides.
Producing evidence as necessary to support compliance status of NIST DoD and Navy security requirements.
Performing annual security reviews annual testing of security controls and annual testing of the contingency plan in line with FISMA requirements.
Maintaining awareness and knowledge of evolving security and risk management standards and communicate and apply relevant changes to existing processes.
Attending and participating in regular A&A status meetings to facilitate progress and address potential issues of RMF system efforts.
Actively participating in working group meetings to identify plan and execute strategies in response to emerging cybersecurity/RMF policies.
Utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system work-flow for all formal coordination during the RMF process.
Reporting changes in the security posture of systems to the Authorizing Official.
Long term contract based out of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Computer Science Information Technology (IT) Cybersecurity or Engineering related field and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Cybersecurity / IT.

CompTIA Security certification required.
Demonstrated experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF); experience within the DoD a plus.
Experience using the eMASS system.
Experience with vulnerability analysis tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and Host Based Security System (HBSS).
Candidate must be a US Citizen and have an active DoD clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Desired Qualifications
- CISSP (or Associate) CASP CE CCNP Security CISA GCED or GCIH certification.

- Experience leading a team through a technical project.

- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications.

- Basic Technical Writing ability.
USD $78900.00 - USD $123300.00 /Yr.