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F-35 Information System Security Manager -MCAS Miramar, CA

Lockheed Martin

San Diego, CAFull-time$118–219K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$118–219K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD IAM II CertificationSecret clearance

Job overview

The Information System Security Manager leads the F-35 cybersecurity program at MCAS Miramar, overseeing cybersecurity for assigned classified and unclassified systems and managing Information System Security Officers. The role includes implementing security controls, responding to incidents, tracking vulnerabilities and risks, and preparing for inspections. Candidates need a transferable Secret clearance, SAP eligibility, qualifying DoD IAM II certification, and cybersecurity expertise; F-35 and related DoD experience are desired.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CybersecurityTechnical Team LeadershipIndependent AnalysisCommunicationFacilitationStakeholder ManagementTechnical TranslationDoD Cybersecurity ComplianceSAP ComplianceF-35 Lifecycle ManagementSystem AuthorizationSIEM ToolsCompliance ToolsEvent Log AnalyzerSplunkTenable

Qualifications

Transferable Secret ClearanceSAP Access EligibilityDoD IAM II CertificationNICE or DoD Cyber Workforce ExperienceF-35 ISSO or ISSM Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Standard Job Description

What We’re Doing:

Lockheed Martin’s, Rotary & Mission Systems (LM RMS), F-35 Cyber Security invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the protection of exquisite government capabilities leading to warfighter supremacy against our peer and near peer adversaries. As a cybersecurity professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll safeguard the sensitive information and warfighting capabilities that our citizens and the world depend upon to protect U.S. and ally interests. Here, you’ll work alongside other cybersecurity experts, related departments, and military members to support their military operational objectives by providing them with a safe and secure operating environment. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you’ll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep these exquisite capabilities protected.

The Work:

This Information System Security Manager (ISSM) position is responsible for the F-35 cybersecurity program at MCAS Miramar, CA and leads the Information System Security Officer(s) (ISSO) in developing, maintaining, and overseeing the cybersecurity of assigned classified and/or unclassified F-35 systems. Typical responsibilities of the ISSM include but are not limited to:

Drive the development, review, and adherence of the site’s F-35 cybersecurity program; the related policies, plans and procedures for assigned systems.

Lead and manage assigned ISSO(s) in successful execution of the site’s F-35 cybersecurity program, to include assuming ISSO responsibilities in their absence.

Ensure the implementation and assessment of required cybersecurity controls, as defined by the system authorization body of evidence, for assigned systems.

Incident response focal point: ensure timely and accurate communication, documentation, investigation, response and closure to cyber incidents.

Ensure POA&Ms or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during monitoring activity, audits, inspections, etc. and implement, or oversee, corrective actions.

Create, collect and retain data to meet reporting requirements.

Monitor and recognize non-compliance, anomalous activity, and effectively report and track such activity and associated risks.

Conduct self-inspections and prepare for customer inspections.

Interact professionally during the enforcement of security policy and procedures.

Assigned systems may vary in classification, capabilities, and complexity. Mission requirements may require other than first-shift work and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Who We Are:

Lockheed Martin is a Cyber Security pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. In support of our many customers, the amazing members of our team are responsible for providing all aspects of cybersecurity support in a complex environment. In a rapidly growing enterprise, this role offers the opportunity to grow and hone the unique skills and experiences required as a cybersecurity expert to create, design, and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems.

Why Join Us:

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

With our employees as our top priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

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Basic Qualifications

Final Transferable Secret security clearance; last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last five (5) years or enrollment in Continuous Vetting program.

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Expertise in cybersecurity with a track record of leading technical teams to deliver complex projects using artifact-backed solutions based on independent analysis of information.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to translate technical concepts into operationally relevant language.

Possess a valid certification that meets or exceeds DoD 8570.01-M IAM II certification requirements.

Meets: CASP+ CE, CGRC, CISM, CISSP (or Assc), GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP

Prior experience in a cyber workforce role, as categorized by the NICE or DoD workforce frameworks.

Desired Skills

Prior experience as an ISSO, ISSM or related DoD Cyber Workforce Role on one or more F-35 information systems.

Prior experience ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidance and policies as they relate to DoD cybersecurity and SAPs (e.g., DoDI 8510.01, JSIG, DoDM 5205.07, NIST SP 800 series).

Familiarity with F-35 product lifecycle management and sustainment operations, to include the system authorization process and associated artifacts (e.g., SSP, SCTM, Security CONOPs, SOPs).

Experience using and configuring cyber SIEM and compliance tools (e.g., Event Log Analyzer, Splunk, Tenable).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,986 open Cybersecurity jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$118–219K/yr
  • California median$135–246K/yr220 salary ranges
  • US median$133–210K/yr2,362 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $169K, is 15% below the California median midpoint ($197K) — in the middle half of Cybersecurity salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 244 open Cybersecurity jobs in California and 2,986 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
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 (2,606 postings).
Education
1,573 of the 2,986 open Cybersecurity jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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