Information System Security Manager (ISSM) III

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)