Information Systems Security Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Type: Full Time

Location: Washington DC

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

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The Information Systems Security Manager oversees the cybersecurity posture of information systems, ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-181). This role requires comprehensive knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and leads major cybersecurity compliance, authorization, and risk management activities for information systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Information Systems Security Manager will monitor information systems for security compliance.
• Maintain secure data handling and information protection processes.
• The Information Systems Security Manager will oversee the cybersecurity posture of information systems and ensure compliance with federal regulations and security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-181, RMF).
• Implement, monitor, and assess security controls to protect system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• The Information Systems Security Manager will conduct risk assessments and continuous monitoring to identify vulnerabilities and manage remediation efforts to closure.
• Support system authorization, accreditation, and ongoing compliance assessments and audits.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and cybersecurity documentation, including compliance artifacts and control tracking.
• The Information Systems Security Manager will maintain secure data handling and information protection processes.
• Support cryptographic security functions in accordance with policy and system requirements.
• The Information Systems Security Manager will coordinate with system owners, engineers, and cybersecurity stakeholders to implement security requirements.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and support incident response activities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

The Information Systems Security Manager must have the:

• Knowledge of RMF and NIST standards (e.g., NIST 800-series), including system authorization, continuous monitoring, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with system owners, engineers, and cybersecurity stakeholders to implement security requirements and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of technical, administrative, and operational security controls to protect system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Skill in conducting risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, prioritizing remediation, and tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Ability to make sound security decisions under time constraints, respond to incidents, and balance mission needs with cybersecurity risk.
• Skill in developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), control evidence, POA&Ms, and compliance artifacts.

Minimum/General Experience:

• 3 - 10 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing.  Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.