Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) - Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-04-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MD-COLUMBIA-720 ~ 9861 Broken Land Pkwy ~ BBN COLUMBIA, Ste 400

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our Cybersecurity team in Columbia, Maryland has a great opportunity for an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to add to the existing team of ISSMs, ISSOs, and ISSE in support of various classified programs. At RTX BBN Technologies, you will receive unique experiences in support of National Security initiatives and programs. The successful candidate should be able to develop, administer, and maintain comprehensive security programs in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

• The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) will have primary ownership of Information Systems under their assigned purview. They are responsible for overseeing and implementing the Cybersecurity Program established by the Cybersecurity Lead in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG),DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manuals, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD-503), Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG), Defense Counter-Intelligence Security Agency (DCSA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), along with any additional customer directives and company policies as applicable.
• The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) provides leadership, guidance, and direction to enable business execution in a secure operating environment. They are the Cybersecurity focal point for the program with early PMO engagement, awareness and centralized classified cybersecurity support to the acquisition lifecycle.
• Provide supervision, oversight and guidance to ISSO Cybersecurity professionals at multiple RTX BBN locations.
• The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) will work directly with the local cognizant security agency (CSA) representatives on Cybersecurity requirements, guidance, and approvals. They possess both broad technical and programmatic expertise while simultaneously demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills to deal with internal as well as external interfaces.
• The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) is responsible for various site activities associated with Cybersecurity to include clearance verification/access management, training, and performance and development actions within their purview.
• Travel up to 15%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of cybersecurity systems security and/or directly related information technology experience; or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 5 years’ experience with cybersecurity / systems security and/or directly related information technology experience.
• Active TS/SCI with current poly US Security Clearance.
• Prior experience leading a team.
• Prior experience in project or program management.
• Any of the following compliant certifications: CISSP, CISM, or DoD 8570/8140

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, Business or other relevant degree.
• Experience in the oversight and execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes (Certification & Accreditation), as defined in JSIG/RMF.
• Experience in the execution and management of Information System’s (IS) incident response and administrative inquiries/investigations in collaboration with the investigations.
• Experience in the oversight and execution of a continuous monitoring/improvement program (to include but not limited to self-inspections, security control assess