Special Access Programs (SAP) - Information System Security Manager (ISSM) - Woburn, MA

Date Posted:

2025-10-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA312: Woburn MA 235 Presidential 235 Presidential Way Spencer Building 26, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

Secret - Current

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

 

Our Cybersecurity team is seeking a Special Access Programs (SAP)- Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to support our classified computing environments 100% onsite at our facility in Woburn, Massachusetts. The Cybersecurity SAP Information Systems Security Manager is responsible for compliance oversight, assessment, and operations of systems under their purview. They may be assigned to a single large-scale program or oversee multiple programs. 

 

The Program ISSM has cognizance over all SAPs at the Woburn site per Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code as stipulated by various US Government requirements including (but not limited to):  National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) and related documentation such as:

• Risk Management Framework (RMF),
• Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Intelligence Community Directive 503 (ICD 503)
• Baseline Technical Security Configuration Standards
• Customer/contract specific Cybersecurity regulations.

 

What You Will Do

• Complete Special Access Programs, and Raytheon GSS required training within 6 months of appointment (annual requirements thereafter).
• Accountability for all systems under site CAGE and SBU: metrics, Raytheon business process (RCAST), Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) as described by Sr. ISSM
• Maintaining a working knowledge of all SAP functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
• Interactions with Special Access Programs SCA/ISSP to track items including, but not limited to, upcoming authorizations (ATO), new technologies solutions (i.e., new SIEM, OS, etc.), policy interpretations (in conjunction with Sr. ISSM), and onsite A&A.
• Developing, maintaining, and updating, in coordination with all system stakeholders (CS Manager, ISO, DT, etc.), applicable site POAM(s) to identify system weaknesses, mitigating actions, resources, and timelines for corrective actions.
• Coordinating SAP Inspection preparation activities for assigned sites in conjunction with site CPSO/Program Security Manager.

 

Important note: Within six months of hire date, you must obtain and maintain a Security professional certification commensurate with IAM Level III certification commensurate with your role as a Site ISSM as required by DoDD 8140 (8570) if you do not already have this certification.

 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically require a Bachelor’s degree with eight years of relevant experience or an advanced with five years of relevant experience as described below.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance as stipulated by DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), and/or National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) regulations
• Past direct leadership or project/program management experience
• IAM Level I certification (Security+ or other)
• Relevant Experience Considered:
  • Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Physical security/security, policework/criminal justice, investigations, or Border Patrol
  • Compliance-based auditing using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or non-defense regulations such as FAA, Payment Card Industry (PCI), ISO 9001 Quality Management standards, or HIPPA
  • Experience working with and/or supporting computer technologi