Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

About OKSI
Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc. (OKSI) designs and builds EO/IR sensor systems, autonomous platforms, and modeling and simulation technology that give warfighters a decisive edge. We're a small, fast-moving team where your work reaches the field in months, not years.

Why OKSI?

• Build next-generation defense technology. Our engineering work protects warfighters, reduces collateral damage, and safeguards civilians.
• Speed and Accuracy We move quickly, and you'll see your work through from concept to deployment — not just one slice of the pipeline; no process bottlenecks we move with speed and agility !
• Hybrid schedule Working at OKSI provides you with a unique opportunity to see fruition of your work while still having a real work-life balance with our hybrid schedule options.
• Professional Growth . OKSI is expanding and growing, which means faster-than-typical opportunities to advance your career.

The Role
The ISSM owns OKSI's cybersecurity compliance program end to end, directing our CMMC posture and NIST 800-171/DFARS 7012 compliance, building and enforcing the policies and procedures that keep us audit-ready. You'll also guide IT infrastructure decisions and lead the IT team, though the core of this role is compliance strategy and governance.

What You'll Do

• Direct OKSI's CMMC program, ensuring ongoing alignment with DFARS 7012 and NIST 800-171
• Build, maintain, and enforce security policies, procedures, and documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, control baselines)
• Lead internal security audits, identify gaps, and drive remediation to closure
• Guide IT team priorities and provide strategic direction on infrastructure and security decisions
• Partner with every department to meet operational needs without compromising compliance
• Lead companywide cybersecurity training and awareness efforts
• Run continuous monitoring and threat detection through SIEM tooling
• Oversee network and systems administration, Microsoft 365/AzureAD/Intune, and Linux/Windows baselines (in partnership with IT staff)
• Manage vendors and evaluate new technology for secure, compliant integration