55-074 – Information System Security Manager II

Customer ID: 55-074

Billet Number: JUSTIFIED-1301

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Region: 5

Salary: $149,344.00

Skill Level: 2

Position Type: Full-Time

Current Vacancy-Specific Requirements (VERBATIM — Maggie/ESC 10/6/2026)

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree (Desired); Bachelor's = 4 yrs; Associate's = 2 yrs.

Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

Individuals must possess current Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility with an in

scope BI, or enrollment into Continuous Evaluation, or an in scope open PR. Depending on the position,

additional security screening may also be required (e.g., polygraph examination, etc.).

Position Description — VERBATIM FROM ESC, INC. MASTER SOURCE

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II

The ISSM’s primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving

the security of information systems under their purview. Primary support will be working within Special

Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office

of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartment efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day”

support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP)

activities.

Performance shall include:

Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security

program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures

Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and

guidelines of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with

emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process

Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues

Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customers

Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes

Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization

to government PM’s

Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program

Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive

the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties

Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment

documentation

Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types

of hardware and media

Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the features

and assurances required for each protection level functioning

Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications

Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating

and reporting security violations and incidents

Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability

has been discovered within a system

Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary,

to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements

Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and

awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber security

training.

Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed

Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect

the authorization

Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for

all authorization boundaries under your purview

Review AIS assessment plans

Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of external information systems

(e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization)

Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the authorization boundaries

Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter

Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and

firmware and that they are properly documented

Ensure periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of IS by employing

various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools (shared responsibility with ISSOs)

Ensure that system recovery and reconstitution processes developed and monitored to ensure that

the authorization boundary can be recovered based on its availability level determination

Ensure all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals

Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle

Participate in self-inspections

Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology

Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with ISSE

Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility as

it pertains to cyber security and information technology activities

Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG

Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information

Technology team members

Experience:

7 - 9 years related experience

Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for

Information Assurance Technician Level 2 or Information Assurance Manager Level 2 within 6

months of the date of hire

Security Clearance:

Current clearance as defined in the Task Order

Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other

Requirements

Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) III

The ISSM’s primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving

the security of information systems under their purview. Primary support will be working within Special

Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office

of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartment efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day”

support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP)

activities.

Performance shall include:

Lead, cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with other DoD agencies

managers, data stewards, and senior leadership to foster productive and positive cyber security

profile

Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other

Requirements

Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.