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.