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Cyber Intelligence Manager (ISSM)

L3Harris

San Diego, CAFull-time$127–237K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$127–237K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance, required

Job overview

L3Harris seeks a Level 5 Manager, Cyber Intelligence and Information System Security Manager to lead cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance for classified information systems supporting cyber intelligence programs in San Diego. The role serves as a senior cybersecurity subject matter expert, coordinating with program leadership, system owners, security personnel, and government stakeholders to maintain system authorizations and manage cybersecurity risk throughout the system lifecycle.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cybersecurity Governance, nice to haveRisk Management Framework, nice to haveNIST SP 800-53, nice to haveClassified System Authorization, nice to haveNISPOM Rule, nice to haveDCSA Guidance, nice to haveICD 503, nice to haveJSIG, nice to haveAuthorization Packages, nice to havePOA&M Management, nice to haveContinuous Monitoring, nice to haveRisk Communication, nice to haveLeadership, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveStakeholder Coordination, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveeMASS, nice to haveXacta, nice to haveACAS, nice to haveWindows Security, nice to haveLinux Security, nice to haveVirtualized Infrastructure Security, nice to haveNetwork Device Security, nice to haveSTIG Implementation, nice to haveSecurity Baseline Management, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's+9, Graduate+7 or 13 Years, requiredActive DoD Top Secret Clearance, requiredCurrent Continuous Evaluation Date, requiredCISSP, CISM or Relevant Cybersecurity Certification, nice to have

Benefits

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

Full job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Title: Cyber Intelligence Manager (ISSM)

Job Code: 47632

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Level 5 Manager, Cyber Intelligence - Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to lead cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance for classified information systems supporting cyber intelligence programs in San Diego, CA.

The ISSM will serve as a senior cybersecurity subject matter expert, coordinating with program leadership, system owners, security personnel, and government stakeholders to maintain system authorizations and manage cybersecurity risk throughout the system lifecycle.

Essential Functions

  • Lead the information system security program for assigned classified systems, ensuring compliance with applicable government requirements, contractual obligations, and organizational policies.

  • Manage Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including system categorization, security control implementation, assessment support, authorization, and continuous monitoring.

  • Develop, maintain, and review authorization documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and supporting security procedures.

  • Coordinate with government authorizing officials, security control assessors, customers, and internal stakeholders to obtain and sustain system authorizations.

  • Oversee vulnerability management, configuration compliance, audit logging, access controls, and remediation of security findings.

  • Assess security impacts associated with system changes and participate in configuration management and change-control processes.

  • Lead cybersecurity incident coordination, reporting, and corrective actions in partnership with appropriate security and operational teams.

  • Provide technical direction and mentorship to Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and other cybersecurity personnel.

  • Translate cybersecurity requirements and risks into actionable recommendations for program and business leadership.

  • Support inspections, assessments, and audits, including preparation of evidence and tracking of corrective actions.

  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate security requirements throughout the system lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

  • Active DoD Top Secret security clearance is required; adjudicated and current Continuous Evaluation date.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Significant progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or information system security, including leadership of classified system security activities.

  • Demonstrated experience performing ISSM duties or comparable cybersecurity governance and authorization responsibilities.

  • Strong working knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-53 security controls, and classified information system authorization processes.

  • Experience applying relevant classified-system requirements, such as the NISPOM Rule, DCSA assessment and authorization guidance, ICD 503, or the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), as applicable to the supported environment.

  • Experience developing authorization packages, managing POA&Ms, and supporting continuous monitoring.

  • Ability to assess technical security findings and communicate risk, mitigation options, and operational impacts to technical and nontechnical audiences.

  • Strong leadership, written communication, stakeholder coordination, and organizational skills.

  • Prior ISSM experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community programs.

  • CISSP, CISM, or another relevant cybersecurity certification.

  • Experience with security assessment and vulnerability management tools, such as eMASS, Xacta, ACAS, or comparable platforms.

  • Experience securing Windows and Linux environments, virtualized infrastructure, and network devices.

  • Experience implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and managing security baselines.

  • Demonstrated success leading complex authorization efforts and mentoring cybersecurity teams.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $127,000 - $236,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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How this job compares

Set against the 813 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$127–237K/yr
  • California median$135–265K/yr73 salary ranges
  • US median$135–265K/yr616 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $182K, is 9% below the California median midpoint ($200K) — in the lowest quarter of Cybersecurity Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 87 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs in California and 813 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 13 years of experience — more than three in four Cybersecurity Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 795 postings).
Education
385 of the 813 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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