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Cybersecurity - Senior Information System Security Manager

The Boeing Company

Herndon, VAJob$150–204K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$150–204K/yr
Location
Herndon, VA
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Tier 5 Investigation Within 5 Years Or Continuous Vetting, requiredIAM Level III Certification, requiredTop Secret clearance, required

Job overview

Boeing Classified Cybersecurity seeks a Senior Information System Security Manager to lead information security across classified computing domains and support enterprise activities and customers. The role enforces security policies and supports assessment, authorization, and continued operation of classified information systems. The selected candidate will manage RMF execution, security compliance and assessments, and development of enterprise-wide security policies. The position is based in Herndon, Virginia, or Seal Beach, California.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Information Technology, requiredRisk Management Framework, requiredCybersecurity Leadership, requiredRisk Authorization, requiredStakeholder Coordination, requiredSecurity Compliance, requiredCISSP, requiredGSLC, requiredCISM, requiredClassified Program Security, nice to haveNESSUS, nice to haveACAS, nice to haveDISA STIGs, nice to haveSCAP, nice to haveAudit Reduction, nice to haveHBSS, nice to haveTechnical Risk Communication, nice to haveSenior Leader Advising, nice to have

Qualifications

Tier 5 Investigation Within 5 Years or Continuous Vetting, required10+ Years Information Technology Experience, required5+ Years RMF Experience, required5+ Years Cybersecurity Leadership Experience, requiredIAM Level III Certification, required10+ Years ISSO or ISSM Experience, nice to have10+ Years Security Tools Experience, nice to have10+ Years Cybersecurity Leadership Experience, nice to have10+ Years Technical Risk Communication Experience, nice to haveWilling and Able to Travel 30%, requiredU.S. Person, requiredActive Top Secret Security Clearance, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Classified Cybersecurity is currently seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity - Senior Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to join the team in Herndon, VA or Seal Beach, CA.

The selected candidate will rely on cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) background to be a technical leader and support Enterprise activities and Boeing customers throughout multiple classified computing domains. The ISSM is responsible for ensuring all Information System Security policies, standards, and directives are enforced to support assessment, authorization and continued operation of information systems processing classified information.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Oversees the development and deployment of program information security for all program systems to meet the program and enterprise requirements, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures (multiple locations)

  • Manages assigned team to facilitate effective execution of Risk Management Framework (RMF)

  • Provides guidance and coaching to support team within Information Security

  • Manages and performs security compliance continuous monitoring

  • Oversees and participates in security assessments and audits

  • Prepares, reviews, and presents technical reports and briefings

  • Identifies root causes, prioritizes threats and recommends and/or implements corrective action

  • Explores the enterprise and industry for evolving state of industry knowledge and methods regarding information security best practices

  • Leads development of enterprise-wide information security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures that may reach across multiple stakeholder organizations

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or requires candidate to have been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years

  • 10+ years of experience working within information technology

  • 5+ years of experience working with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements and implementation

  • 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity leadership overseeing programs and teams, authorizing risk decisions, coordinating stakeholders, and improving security and compliance

  • Currently hold certification in good standing to satisfy IAM Level III (CISSP, GSLC, or CISM)

  • Willing and able to travel up to 30% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 10+ years of experience as an information system security officer (ISSO) or information system security manager (ISSM) supporting classified programs

  • 10+ years of experience utilizing security relevant tools, systems, and applications in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include NESSUS, ACAS, DISA STIGs, SCAP, Audit Reduction, and HBSS

  • 10+ years of experience cybersecurity leadership overseeing programs and teams, authorizing risk decisions, coordinating stakeholders, and improving security and compliance.

  • 10+ years of experience communicating complex technical risks, translating impact, and advising senior leaders

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $150,450 – $203,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 13, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required.

“U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,133 open Cybersecurity jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$150–204K/yr
  • Virginia median$130–205K/yr210 salary ranges
  • US median$133–219K/yr2,547 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $177K, is 9% above the Virginia median midpoint ($163K) — in the middle half of Cybersecurity salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 252 open Cybersecurity jobs in Virginia and 3,133 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Cybersecurity postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (2,664 postings).
Education
1,343 of the 3,133 open Cybersecurity jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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