Information System Security Manager (ISSM) - Ignite IT

Ready to Ignite your career and work alongside some of the most innovative and brightest professionals in emerging and secure technology? Join us and unleash your potential working in an Agile environment while securing enterprise systems and applications needed to support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity.  As an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) you will lead and enhance the security posture of sensitive systems and data. This onsite role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with evolving DOD cybersecurity standards, maintaining system integrity, and mitigating potential threats.  Clearance Level: Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligibility preferred)

Your Role:

• Align strategies with DOD objectives, addressing current and emerging threats.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks, ensuring operational and security balance.
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve security policies and procedures in line with DOD 8500.01, 8510.01, and NIST RMF standards.
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800-171, 800-53, and DOD STIGs through audits and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Develop and execute comprehensive incident response plans, overseeing 24/7 security monitoring.
• Lead regular scanning, assessment, and remediation of vulnerabilities across systems.
• Design and implement defense-in-depth strategies and secure architectures for DOD environments.
• Manage and mentor cybersecurity teams, fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
• Coordinate with federal agencies, such as DISA and NSA, to meet and adapt to emerging cybersecurity requirements.
• Identify and drive cost-effective security enhancements and streamline processes for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher (relevant experience can substituted for Education).
• 12+ years of cyber security experience, including 5 years as a lead.
• Certifications: DOD 8140 IAM-III (CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO).
• Active Top-Secret Clearance (SCI eligibility preferred).
• High proficiency in risk management, accreditation, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience with eMASS, ACAS, HBSS, SIEM, and related platforms.

Preferred:

• Additional cybersecurity certifications at IAM-III level.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching and 100% Vested
• Health Insurance - 3 plans to select from
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• AD&D
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program
• Paid Legal Plan
• and more....

Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants selected must be able to possess and maintain a government clearance

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED'