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Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Summary

Lead cybersecurity engineering and RMF activities for DoD software factories, ensuring secure cloud-native delivery and Continuous ATO while collaborating with government and engineering teams in San Antonio.

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In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking a highly motivated Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) who is responsible for cybersecurity engineering, cyber policy, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities supporting Department of Defense software factories and enterprise cloud environments. The ISSM will serve as the cybersecurity lead supporting one or more agile teams, integrating directly with Government leadership, Cyber Operations Teams (COT), Cyber Penetration Teams (CPT), Product Owners, Software Engineers, and DevSecOps personnel to maintain secure cloud-native capabilities while accelerating software delivery through Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO). This position supports enterprise cybersecurity operations spanning multiple mission value streams and classified environments, ensuring secure software delivery while balancing mission execution, cybersecurity risk, and compliance with Department of Defense policies. The position requires full-time support within classified environments in San Antonio, Texas, with routine collaboration across mission engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and acquisition organizations.

Position Responsibilities: The ISSM will provide technical leadership supporting cybersecurity engineering, RMF execution, and continuous cybersecurity operations across software delivery environments.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead RMF implementation supporting initial ATOs and Continuous ATO (cATO).
  • Serve as the cybersecurity lead supporting multiple mission value streams.
  • Develop and maintain RMF authorization packages including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms and supporting artifacts.
  • Coordinate cybersecurity assessments with Authorizing Officials, Security Control Assessors, penetration testing teams, and engineering organizations.
  • Integrate cybersecurity requirements into Agile and SAFe software development activities.
  • Support planning, execution, remediation, and continuous monitoring.
  • Ensure cybersecurity controls remain operational across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
  • Coordinate vulnerability management, STIG implementation, POA&M tracking, and security control validation.
  • Support Zero Trust implementation, cloud security, Kubernetes/OpenShift security, container hardening, and DevSecOps pipeline security.
  • Evaluate cybersecurity risks and provide mitigation recommendations supporting mission operations.
  • Support annual cyber assessments, inspections, and operational readiness activities.
  • Develop executive-level briefings, risk assessments, and cybersecurity recommendations.
  • Support operations across Unclassified, Secret, and SCI environments as required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Clearance: U.S. Citizen, TS/SCI cleared within last 2 years; CI Polygraph within last 5 years
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
  • Certification: One or more of the following: CISSP, CASP+, Security+ or Equivalent DoD 8140 certification
  • Location: Full-time on-site in San Antonio, TX.
  • Experience and knowledge:
  • Nine or more years supporting Department of Defense cybersecurity missions.
  • Nine or more years serving as an ISSM, ISSE, or senior cybersecurity engineer.
  • Experience implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Experience achieving and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • Experience supporting Continuous Monitoring programs.
  • Experience supporting DevSecOps environments.
  • Experience supporting Agile or SAFe software development.
  • Experience supporting enterprise cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, CNSSI guidance, DoD cybersecurity policy, and STIG implementation.
  • Experience briefing senior Government leadership.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Clearance: TS/SCI w/CI Poly
  • Education: Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Assurance, or related field.
  • Certification: One or more of the following: CISSP-ISSMP, AWS Security Specialty, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
  • Experience an Knowledge:
  • Nine or more years supporting DoD cybersecurity missions.
  • Experience supporting software factories.
  • Experience supporting Kubernetes and OpenShift.
  • Experience supporting Iron Bank or hardened container environments.
  • Experience supporting Continuous ATO (cATO). - Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures.
  • Experience supporting enterprise DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Experience supporting IL4/IL5/IL6 cloud environments.
  • Experience supporting software factories.
  • Experience supporting Cyber Operations Teams.
  • Experience supporting Cyber Penetration Teams.
  • Experience supporting multiple military services and Combatant Commands.
Benefits
  • Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
  • 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
  • 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
  • Competitive Pay
  • Generous paid leave and holiday package
  • Tuition and training reimbursement
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!
AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, GitHub URL, Other website

  • Home address written answer
  • email written answer
  • Are you Legally Authorized to Work in the United States? 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 document form upon hire choose one · optional
  • Have you ever been granted security clearance by a U.S. Federal Government Agency? If yes, please state the level of clearance and Granting Agency Name. written answer
  • What is your expected salary range? written answer
  • EDUCATION: Please provided School Name, Dates Attended, Major, Degree Earned for all schools attended. written answer
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Using a separate section for each position, describe in detail all work experience including periods of unemployment. Resumes may not be substituted in lieu of completing the following employment information. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer · optional
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer · optional
  • PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: List three professional references (other than those listed as current/former supervisor) that we may contact: Please provide Name, Relationship, Phone Number and email. written answer
  • PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND INITIAL EACH PARAGRAPH BEFORE SIGNING I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. choose one · optional
  • I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background [, driving record][, credit history] and other matters related to my suitability for employment. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize AnaVation, LLC and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked “May we contact?” of this application as “No”) for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. choose one · optional
  • I understand employment with AnaVation, LLC is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not conflict with, or result in the violation of, breach of, or default under, any contract, agreement or understanding that I am a party to or am bound by, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not violate any non-solicitation, non-competition or other similar covenant or agreement I have with any of my prior employers, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, I will report to my supervisor, a representative of HR or other member of management, if I am ever harassed or discriminated against by someone in the company or if I ever become aware of any unethical behavior by any employee. choose one · optional
  • I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at will, with or without cause, by either party (AnaVation, LLC or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Additionally, I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by the Chief Executive Officer or an authorized representative. choose one · optional
  • I certify that all of the above information is true and complete, and I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify you from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. Note: An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with AnaVation, LLC's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a consent to conduct a background investigation. MY SIGNATURE IS EVIDENCE THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENTS._ Applicant's signature (selecting yes below is equivalent to a handwritten signature) choose one · optional
  • Are you able to work full-time on-site in San Antonio, TX and reside within commuting distance by your start date? choose one
  • Do you hold a US Government Top Secret Clearance or Above? choose one

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