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Cyber Security, Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

BAE Systems

Hudson, NHFull-time$118–201K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$118–201K/yr
Location
Hudson, NH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

IAM Level II Certification Or Within 6 MonthsTop Secret clearance

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks an Information System Security Manager to support and protect information systems critical to national security. The role oversees Risk Management Framework compliance, Authority to Operate approvals, security documentation, control assessments, and continuous monitoring. It also advances standardization and resilience while coordinating across programs, facilities, and government authorities. The position is performed full-time onsite.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Risk Management FrameworkNISPOMDAAGJSIGICD 503STIGsNIST PublicationsSystem Security DocumentationSecurity Control AuditingContinuous MonitoringOrganizational SkillsCustomer FocusCommunicationInterpersonal CoordinationSystem Security PlansStandard Operating ProceduresRemediation PlansConfiguration Management PlansNessusSCAPACASSCCWindowsLinuxNetwork DevicesIA BriefingsIA Training MaterialsInformation Assurance Program ManagementSecurity PoliciesTechnical Security SafeguardsOperational Security MeasuresRequirements TranslationTechnical ArchitectureSelf-InspectionsStaff-Assisted VisitsSystem AuditsVulnerability AssessmentsIncident ReportingCybersecurity TechnologiesSecurity Controls

Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceAbility to Obtain Top Secret ClearanceIAM Level II Certification or Within 6 MonthsLimited Supervision

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Advance your career as a cybersecurity professional with BAE Systems, supporting and protecting information systems critical to national security at one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense. Develop your cybersecurity career through hands on application, work with seasoned professionals, and a training and development plan designed to grow your skills in a fast paced, team-based environment.

If you are looking to learn, influence, and help develop top cyber technologies, applications, and processes that protect and service our customers wherever they may be air, land, and sea come join our award-winning security family here at Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS).

In C4ISR Systems, you ll help develop systems that provide actionable intelligence for our warfighters and decision makers through innovative technical solutions from the seas, to the skies, to the stars.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM, DAAG, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications.

To obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for various systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Development and management of System Security documentation, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls, and continuous monitoring of controls.

Advance standardization, automation, and resilience capabilities across the organization while aligning with business priorities and risk tolerance

Multitask and oversee programs spanning multiple disciplines, facilities, and Government Authorities.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time on site.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Active US Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance

  • IAM Level II certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M / 8140.03 requirements or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

  • High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment

  • Strong organizational skills, customer focused, excellent communicator, and ability to work with limited supervision

  • Ability to interface with other cybersecurity team members, physical security, program personnel, and government security representatives.

  • Provide oversight for compliance of classified systems and ensure the execution of our strong self-inspection program.

  • Ensure all security certification and accreditation documents in relation to all classified systems are up to date.

  • Ensure continuous monitoring (e.g. weekly, monthly, etc.) in accordance with cognizant security authority requirements are being implemented and met.

  • Ability to coordinate security-related activities with information security architects, information system owners, common control providers, system/network administrators, and information system security officers.

  • Experience with the development of core documentation including System Security Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Plans of Actions and Milestones, Remediation Plans, and Configuration Management Plans.

  • Experience with the review and creation of mitigation reports from compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, SCAP, ACAS, SCC).

  • Experience with auditing and certifying compliance of various systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, Network Devices, and peripherals).

  • Experience with development and delivery of IA-related briefings and training material.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Ability to run and maintain the entire information assurance program for more complex efforts or area.

  • Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.

  • Translate operational requirements into technical requirements and architectures needed to meet program objectives.

  • Experience conducting all aspects of self-inspections and staff assisted visits.

  • Experience with periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments; including user accounts, application access, file system, and integrity scans to determine compliance.

  • Ability to prepare incident reports of analysis methodology and results.

  • Knowledge of new and emerging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity technologies.

  • Employ best practices when implementing security controls within an information system; to include, software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.

  • Ability to function as an integral part of the development team to include designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy system

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Cyber Security, Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,991 open Cybersecurity jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$118–201K/yr
  • US median$133–210K/yr2,361 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $159K, is 8% below the US median midpoint ($173K) — in the middle half of Cybersecurity salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Cybersecurity jobs in New Hampshire and 2,991 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Cybersecurity postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (2,611 postings).
Education
1,546 of the 2,991 open Cybersecurity jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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