Job Description

Salary: $132,000 - 170,000 per year Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity
• Minimum of 3 years as an ISSM or in a supervisory role with equivalent duties
• Proven experience in TS//SCI environments
• Comprehensive understanding of the Risk Management Framework
• Valid CISSP, CISM, or similar cybersecurity certification
• Proficient with eMASS, XACTA, or comparable government record systems
• Knowledgeable in performance metrics for operational efficiency
• Ability to stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes
• Strong risk management skills with effective mitigation strategy implementation
• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical information to diverse audiences
• Comfortable with addressing large groups
• Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility

• Collaborate with government clients to create and uphold a robust cybersecurity program along with necessary policies and documentation
• Coordinate with government sponsors and ISSMs to execute security authorization reviews and assurance case development for program installations
• Utilize relevant guidance from applicable directives and publications
• Maintain compliance with security policies, procedures, and guidance
• Develop and implement a continuous monitoring strategy
• Review audit reports, report anomalies to leadership, and ensure audit tools align with requirements
• Adhere to the cyber incident response plan during security events
• Liaise with government stakeholders to manage security incidents and ensure vulnerability compliance
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of system functions, security policies, and operational security measures
• Actively contribute to the development and revision of security artifacts and assess security impacts of system changes
• Define data ownership responsibilities and enforce compliance with system requirements
• Supervise security configurations for systems, hardware, software, and firmware
• Assist system administrators with approved maintenance activities
• Direct security inspections, testing, and reviews while informing leadership of timelines and impacts
• Schedule regular testing to assess security posture of systems
• Document all security-related vulnerabilities and escalate serious issues for resolution to leadership
• Oversee the operation and management of program components
• Provide guidance regarding the handling of program data before purging and release
• Ensure effective system backup and recovery procedures are in place to restore security features
• Appoint and assign responsibilities to ISSOs under supervision, ensuring proper training
• Develop and implement comprehensive security education, training, and awareness programs
• Confirm that users possess required security clearances and are aware of their responsibilities prior to accessing systems
• Take on ISSO responsibilities when needed
• Conduct regular security self-inspections to sustain strong security posture
• Supervise system security audits

• Firmware
• Hardware
• Support
• Security
• AWS
• Cloud
• Confluence
• JIRA
• Linux
• Splunk

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At Kratos, we foster an entrepreneurial atmosphere balanced with professionalism. Our commitment lies in hard work and caring for our customers, employees, and their families. Known for our innovative approach, we deliver cutting-edge solutions to both national and global clients. We are seeking an ISSM to guide and support our cybersecurity team in executing information assurance programs. This position, which requires U.S. citizenship and may involve travel, is vital to maintaining our operational security posture while ensuring that security policies, standards, and procedures are upheld. We offer a competitive salary ranging from $132,000 to $170,000 based on experience, along with benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and education reimbursement.

last updated 13 week of 2026

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