Amentum · 16 hours ago
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) 2 – TS/SCI w/Poly
Amentum is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) 2 for a prime contract that is based out of their Columbia, MD office. The role involves providing management support for Information Assurance programs and ensuring compliance with security policies and standards.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Provide management support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's Information Assurance program
Provide management support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing Information System Security policies, standards, and methodologies
Manage operational security posture for an Information System or program to ensure Information System Security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed
Provide management of security aspects of the Information System and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
Assist ISSEs and ISSOs with evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
Manage the performance of vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization
Provide management support to configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
Manage changes to systems and assess the security impact of those changes
Manage the process and preparation of documentation reviews to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs)
Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)
Perform requirements gathering and analysis of said requirements
Perform functional analysis to identify required tasks and their interrelationships
Identify and map current security infrastructure as a foundation to define future programs
Collaborate with engineers on systems integration efforts
Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies
Analyze user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements
Gather and organize technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the multi-level security arena
Perform functional allocation and identify resources required for each task
Perform risk analysis that also includes risk assessment
Enable Government planning, coordination, and oversight of organizational implementation of information security services
Enable design and implementation of future IT systems and related security
Assist Program Managers with administrative and technical oversight with specific programs within the portfolio
Facilitate issue resolution through integrated product teams and Technical Exchange Meetings (TEM)
Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program
Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
Oversee efforts of engineering staff to design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions to security requirements
Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives
Serve as the Program's ISSM
Enable the Government with the development and implementation of NSA IT security services
Collaborate with engineers on systems integration and life cycle requirements
Advise Program Managers on administrative and technical oversight matters regarding portfolio programs
Enable Program Managers with administrative and technical oversight assistance with specific programs within the portfolio
Enable design and implementation of future IT systems and related security
Qualification
Required
Ten (10) years of related work experience in the field of security authorization
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or IT Engineering is required
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional four (4) years of work-related experience may be substituted for a total of fourteen (14) years
Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level II is required
Experience in the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or encryption tools and techniques
Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services
US Citizen with an active TS/SCI and a current polygraph
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
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