Information Systems Security Manager
$100k - $150k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Des Plaines, IL, USA
In Person
CybersecuritySecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in an applicable field and at least five years of relevant experience.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance; United States citizenship is required by the United States Government for the clearance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain organized and complete records.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and complete tasks on schedule.
- At least five years of progressive experience in information security.
- Experience managing eMASS for a Department of Defense entity.
- Expertise in the Risk Management Framework and Authorization to Operate processes.
- Previous experience with classified information system security management and administration.
- Ability to translate Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification and NIST Special Publication 800-171 requirements into documented, implementable procedures.
- Experience maturing a cybersecurity program, including developing processes and documentation.
- Strong background in defense contracts and classified information handling procedures.
- Experience implementing and assessing systems using Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides for Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Experience implementing and monitoring technical, administrative, and operational security controls.
Responsibilities
- Achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate for classified information systems.
- Manage the Risk Management Framework process, specifically for Department of Defense 8500.01 and NIST 800-53.
- Lead and support security assessments and audits.
- Perform tasks to meet continuous monitoring requirements, such as audit log reviews, security patching, and hardware and software configuration.
- Lead the organization's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification compliance program, ensuring alignment and adherence to Department of Defense cybersecurity standards, including NIST Special Publication 800-171.
- Develop, document, and guide implementation of practical, actionable information security policies, procedures, and controls aligned with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification and NIST standards, including System Security Plans and Plans of Action and Milestones.
- Continuously assess, refine, and manage implementation of security controls across the enterprise architecture, using security metrics to drive improvements.
- Provide clear technical guidance to the information technology team on implementing and operating security measures.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging cybersecurity technologies and best practices relevant to the environment.
- Support the Facility Security Officer in other security disciplines, including communications security, physical security, document control, insider threat, operations security, and visit requests.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Security+ certification or equivalent.
- At least three years of experience assessing and documenting test or analysis data to demonstrate cybersecurity compliance to auditors.
- Experience with Microsoft Intune, Azure, Active Directory, Group Policy, and system administration.
- Experience submitting and managing accreditation packages to Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
- Use of automated vulnerability and compliance scanning tools such as Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Compliance Checker (SCC), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Nessus.
- Experience with SIPRNet installation, deployment, and management.
About the company
Kranze Technology Solutions provides hardware and software solutions for defense, focusing on Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM), digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, Marine Corps, and SOCOM. Its offerings include systems engineering, software and hardware product development, systems-of-systems integration, system test and evaluation, and modeling and simulation analysis to support Warfighters. Work is organized around small, cross-disciplinary teams that tackle complex technical challenges in collaboration with defense customers. The company aims to help customers solve battlespace problems by defining system interfaces, integrating multiple aircraft and platform systems, and delivering mission-oriented engineering solutions through hands-on collaboration and integration efforts.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SPX 2026 filings still cite KTS intangibles, confirming ongoing integration investment.
- SPX added KTS to a growing acquisitions stack, signaling more cross-selling resources.
- 2025 guidance expected KTS to lift adjusted EPS modestly, supporting continued funding.
What critics are saying
- KTS lost independence on Jan. 27, 2025; SPX can relocate teams or eliminate roles.
- Defense budgets swing contract timing; one prime-program disruption hits KTS revenue quickly.
- If SPX deemphasizes CommTech, KTS becomes a small feature inside HVAC-dominated management.
What makes Kranze Technology Solutions unique
- Jan. 27, 2025 SPX folded KTS into CommTech, preserving its defense networking niche.
- KTS specializes in digital interoperability and tactical networking for U.S. defense platforms.
- Its engineering depth sits inside SPX Detection & Measurement, not a crowded software org.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Work Hours
- Tuition Reimbursement