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Description
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
Education
Experience
Certifications (one or more required):
Must meet IAM Level II DoD 8140/8570.01-M requirements with at least one of the following certifications:
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)
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