Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the national security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities.

Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission-critical customers.

We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) is responsible for leading and advancing the company’s industrial and information security programs in compliance with government and corporate requirements. This position oversees the protection of classified and sensitive information systems, ensuring adherence to DoD, NISPOM, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards. The ISSM will drive security strategy, manage day-to-day operations, and collaborate with leadership, IT, and external partners to maintain accreditation, mitigate risk, and ensure the highest levels of cybersecurity posture. This role requires a balance of strategic vision, technical expertise, and hands-on execution in safeguarding mission-critical systems and data.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead and expand the company’s industrial security program.
• Propose, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain the operational security posture and ensure compliance with all system security requirements.
• Manage day-to-day security operations, including configuration management and change control.
• Evaluate and implement security solutions that meet requirements for processing classified information.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and support certification and accreditation activities.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports (RARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Ensure accurate maintenance of security records and hardware/software inventories.
• Oversee internal audits and inspections, coordinate responses and corrective actions.
• Monitor for anomalies, investigate incidents, and coordinate response and mitigation.
• Advise on Co-Utilization Agreements and ensure compliance with configuration management and security protocols.
• Support the Facility Security Officer and participate in the Insider Threat Working Group.
• Assist with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and RMF continuous monitoring activities.
• Provide training and guidance for staff on information system security procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams, auditors, and management to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present regular security status reports.
• Perform other related security duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Competency Statements

• Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
• Communication - Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written in an honest, open and timely manner
• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Technical Skill - Possesses the knowledge and skills needed to perform a job or role effectively
• Dependability - Meets deadlines, works independently or in a team environment, is accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products
• Ethics - Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality
• Initiative / Take Ownership - Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, meaning own your job and see it through
• Decision Making – Problem solve and critical thinking skills, be able to reach a decision, takes thoughtful approach when considering options, seeks input from others, makes difficult decisions
• Customer Focus - Understands and can meet the needs in a customer-centric (Internal and External) environment and build strong relationships. Promotes a positive image of the company and strives to solve issues raised by customers

Experience and Skills

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance (within the past six years).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in information or industrial security.
• Knowledge of NISPOM, JSIG, and DISA STIGs.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with risk management, incident response, and security authorization packages.
• Strong understanding of information security principles and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Experience auditing environments with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage initiatives of moderate scope independently and collaboratively.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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