AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

Information Systems Security Manager

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USA$190k - $215k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and 11–12 years of related work experience are required.
A Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required for obtaining or holding a U.S. security clearance.
Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the Information Systems Security Manager work role (work role code 722) at the Advanced proficiency level.
Must hold one or more of the following certifications: CISM, CISSP, FITSP-M, GCIH, GCIA, GICSP, GSLC, or ISSMP.

Responsibilities

Perform as Information Systems Security Manager for up to five MD9 mission systems and serve as principal advisor on all matters involving information systems security.
Provide security program and policy support, oversee Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) activities, and handle certifications, vulnerability monitoring, testing, documentation repositories, inspections, incidents, training, Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Risk Board support, continuous monitoring (CONMON), and authorization impact assessments.
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity strategies across network environments.
Configure security policies, technical controls, and procedural frameworks to ensure compliance with DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF) standards.
Author security assessment reports, System Security Plans (SSPs), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) for multiple Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, and conduct security control testing and vulnerability assessments.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on systems security engineering best practices to project teams and stakeholders.
Oversee cybersecurity integration across systems and ensure security controls are implemented during design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning, analysis, remediation planning, and status reporting.

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

Perform as ISSM for up to five MD9 mission systems and serve as principal advisor on all matters involving IS security.
Provide security program/policy, ISSO oversight, certifications, vulnerability monitoring, testing, documentation repository, inspections, incidents, training, CCB/Risk Board support, CONMON, and authorization impact assessment.
Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive cybersecurity strategies across network environments.
Execute hands-on configuration of security policies, technical controls, and procedural frameworks to ensure full compliance with DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF) standards.
Author detailed security assessment reports, System Security Plans (SSPs), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) for multiple Authority to Operate (ATO) packages. Conduct comprehensive security control testing and vulnerability assessments.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on systems security engineering best practices to project teams and stakeholders.
Oversee cybersecurity integration across systems, ensuring security controls are effectively implemented during design, development, test, deployment, and sustainment.
Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning, analysis, remediation planning, and status reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 11-12 years of related work experience
TS/SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the Information Systems Security Manager work role, designated as work role code 722 at the Advanced proficiency level.
Must have one or more of the following certs: CISM, CISSP, FITSP-M, GCIH, GCIA, GICSP, GSLC, or ISSMP

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $190,000.00/Yr. - USD $215,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Compensation: 190000 to 215000 (USD)

About the Company

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

AMERICAN SYSTEMS delivers information technology and engineering services to U.S. government clients as an employee-owned government contractor. It focuses on IT and enterprise services, software development, and systems engineering, with offerings such as legacy systems migration, mobile app development, and user experience design. The company operates primarily for federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community, by winning government contracts to support national security initiatives and mission-critical programs. Its employee-owned structure aligns workforce interests with company success, differentiating it from typical contractor firms by giving employees a stake in outcomes and accountability in delivering technical and engineering solutions to national security and IT needs.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 1975

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