Information System Security Manager

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc.

has an immediate need for an experienced IT Professional to serve as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the Algorithms, Modeling and Assessments (AMA) division in Arlington, VA.

The ISSM is primarily responsible for maintaining the overall security posture of the systems within their organization and is accountable for the implementation of the RMF.

The ISSM serves as the principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of systems under their purview.

Due to the nature of the work, ARA will only consider applicants with a Secret Security Clearance or higher. 

What you’ll do as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)


* Developing, maintaining, and overseeing the system security program and policies for their assigned area of responsibility.


* Ensuring compliance with current cyber security policies, concepts, and measures when designing, procuring, adopting, and developing a new system.


* Working with the ISSMs/ISSOs/ISSEs at each location to ensure each manage and maintain systems that adhere to government regulations (32 CFR Part 117, DAAMP and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5.).


* Strong working knowledge of DoD RMF process, with the ability to carry out Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities such as developing and maintaining systems Authority to Operate (ATO).


* Serve as the subject matter experts (SME) on a broad range of Cybersecurity topics.

You may represent the Cybersecurity organization and business unit to external Cybersecurity counterparts.

You are responsible for providing guidance and technical training to ISSOs and ISSEs at your location.


* Manages the assessment and mitigation of system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.


* You will conduct recurring Cybersecurity reviews on information systems in accordance with DoD Manuals, JSIG, NIST Special Publications, customer directives, and company policies as applicable.


* Executes the security testing and evaluation to ensure the correct implementation of security requirements.


* Ensure your team is adequately staffed and trained to be successful in their individual roles.


* Provides technical support to users as needed.


* Performs other duties as assigned.

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Position Requirements


* Must be a US Citizen and possess an Active Secret clearance.


* Bachelor’s Degree with 10-12 years of experience or Masters’s Degree with 8-10 years of experience.


* Ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).


* Possess a DoD 8570 IAM Level III Certification (CISSP, CISM etc.).


* Knowledge of current industry methods for ev...