• Information System Security Manager (ISSM) III

    Paragon Cyber Solutions (Philadelphia, PA)


    Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven Information System Security Manager (ISSM) III to join our team in support of a critical defense program based at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). This position is contingent upon contract award.

     

    As the ISSM III, you will play a central role in the development, implementation, and oversight of information security policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of mission-critical systems. You will provide strategic leadership for cybersecurity compliance across the program and support certification and accreditation activities in accordance with DoD and NIST frameworks.

    Requirements

    + Serve as the senior Information Assurance and cybersecurity advisor for assigned systems.

    + Implement and enforce DoD cybersecurity policies and standards in accordance with DFARS 252.239-7001 and Privileged Access Agreement requirements.

    + Manage cybersecurity strategy, including personnel, infrastructure, security architecture, policy enforcement, risk assessments, emergency response planning, and training.

    + Oversee the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for DoD systems and ensure appropriate security controls are applied and documented.

    + Coordinate across cross-functional teams and government stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity requirements are met.

    + Ensure compliance with all applicable DoD cybersecurity directives and standards, including DIACAP/RMF and NIST SP 800-53.

    + Maintain all documentation necessary for system accreditation and continuous monitoring.

    + Support site inspections, audits, and cybersecurity reporting activities.

    Education

    + Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or other related STEM field from an accredited college or university.

    Experience

    + Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience managing and implementing organizational information security programs.

    + Demonstrated experience in areas such as security strategy, compliance, infrastructure, cyber operations, security engineering, and emergency response.

    Certifications (one or more required):

    Must meet IAM Level II DoD 8140/8570.01-M requirements with at least one of the following certifications:

     

    + CAP (Certified Authorization Professional)

    + CASP+ CE (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)

    + CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

    + CISSP (or Associate) (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

    + GSLC (GIAC Security Leadership Certification)

    + CCISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer)

    + HCISPP (HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner)