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Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

American Systems

Colorado Springs, CO · Posted October 30, 2026

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Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

Perform as ISSM for up to five MD9 mission systems and serve as principal advisor on all matters involving IS security.

Provide security program/policy, ISSO oversight, certifications, vulnerability monitoring, testing, documentation repository, inspections, incidents, training, CCB/Risk Board support, CONMON, and authorization impact assessment.

Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive cybersecurity strategies across network environments.

Execute hands-on configuration of security policies, technical controls, and procedural frameworks to ensure full compliance with DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF) standards.

Author detailed security assessment reports, System Security Plans (SSPs), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) for multiple Authority to Operate (ATO) packages. Conduct comprehensive security control testing and vulnerability assessments.

Provide technical leadership and guidance on systems security engineering best practices to project teams and stakeholders.

Oversee cybersecurity integration across systems, ensuring security controls are effectively implemented during design, development, test, deployment, and sustainment.

Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning, analysis, remediation planning, and status reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 11-12 years of related work experience

TS/SCI clearance

U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the Information Systems Security Manager work role, designated as work role code 722 at the Advanced proficiency level.

Must have one or more of the following certs: CISM, CISSP, FITSP-M, GCIH, GCIA, GICSP, GSLC, or ISSMP

Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $191,500.00/Yr. - USD $319,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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