Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
Colorado Springs, COFull-time$192–320K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks an Information Systems Security Manager to advise on information security for up to five mission systems and lead cybersecurity across network environments. The role includes implementing security controls, preparing authorization packages, testing controls, managing vulnerabilities, and guiding project teams. Candidates must meet DoD 8140 requirements, hold an eligible certification, and have a bachelor's degree, 11–12 years of related experience, and TS/SCI clearance.
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Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Location US-CO-Colorado Springs ID 2026-4741 Category IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems Position Type Full-Time Remote No Clearance Required Top Secret/SCI Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. Responsibilities - Perform as ISSM for up to five MD9 mission systems and serve as principal advisor on all matters involving IS security. - Provide security program/policy, ISSO oversight, certifications, vulnerability monitoring, testing, documentation repository, inspections, incidents, training, CCB/Risk Board support, CONMON, and authorization impact assessment. - Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive cybersecurity strategies across network environments. - Execute hands-on configuration of security policies, technical controls, and procedural frameworks to ensure full compliance with DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF) standards. - Author detailed security assessment reports, System Security Plans (SSPs), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) for multiple Authority to Operate (ATO) packages. Conduct comprehensive security control testing and vulnerability assessments. - Provide technical leadership and guidance on systems security engineering best practices to project teams and stakeholders. - Oversee cybersecurity integration across systems, ensuring security controls are effectively implemented during design, development, test, deployment, and sustainment. - Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning, analysis, remediation planning, and status reporting. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and 11-12 years of related work experience - TS/SCI clearance - U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance - Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the Information Systems Security Manager work role, designated as work role code 722 at the Advanced proficiency level. - Must have one or more of the following certs: CISM, CISSP, FITSP-M, GCIH, GCIA, GICSP, GSLC, or ISSMP Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $191,500.00/Yr. - USD $319,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/816A098D1E944AE5.
How this job compares
Set against the 614 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$192–320K/yr
- US median$135–265K/yr548 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $256K, is 28% above the US median midpoint ($200K) — in the top quarter of Cybersecurity Manager salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 18 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs in Colorado and 614 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 11 years of experience — more than three in four Cybersecurity Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 587 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 183 of the 614 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 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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