Interactive Process Technology

Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

Wright-Patterson AFB

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're looking for people who:

• Are curious and excited about technology

• Like solving problems and figuring things out

• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team

• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

*This position is contingent upon contract award and the actual job description may vary based on specific contract requirements and organizational needs.*

Responsibilities:

• Manage cybersecurity compliance for assigned information systems in accordance with DoW, Air Force, RMF, FISMA, and NIST requirements, ensuring systems remain mission-capable, risk-informed, and authorized to operate
• Develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security controls in accordance with DoW, Air Force, RMF, FISMA, and NIST requirements
• Lead all aspects of the RMF Lifecycle, including SSP development, maintenance, accreditation/re-accreditation, and oversight, including conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance
• Maintain and take action on POA&M items, coordinate mitigation plans with system owners and technical teams, and track remediation through closure
• Support eMASS package development and updates, including control implementation statements, artifact uploads, risk documentation, and ATO coordination
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, audits, and control reviews to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate organizational risk, and recommend mitigation actions
• Oversee continuous monitoring activities, including recurring control reviews, vulnerability scans, audit log reviews, and compliance status reporting.
• Review ACAS, Splunk, STIG, IAVM, and audit log results to identify security risks, validate remediation actions, and support risk-based decisions
• Coordinate security validation testing within DevSecOps, on-premises, and cloud environments to ensure new or changed capabilities meet authorization requirements.
• Perform as a primary contact for IS security inspections, tests, and Security Control Assessors (SCA) and Representatives (SCAR)
• Review firewall, system, and security change requests to assess cybersecurity risk, mission impact, and compliance with approved security baselines
• Monitor intrusion detection, prevention, audit, and security event data to identify potential threats and coordinate timely response actions
• Coordinate security incident response activities, support investigations, and report findings, impacts, and corrective actions to leadership

Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field; with 8+years of relevant cybersecurity experience
• One of the following current certifications: CASP+, CISSP, or GSLC
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Experience working with the Air Force RMF security frameworks, including DoD and Air Force security policies and instructions
• Experience and ability to provide strategic and tactical information security advice and manage all Cybersecurity related activities for current or future IT platforms
• Experience working in conjunction with a multi-contractor team in support of Cybersecurity, continuous monitoring, and other emerging compliance requirements
• Experience with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
• Experience with Air Force's Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS)
• Experience ensuring software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate IAVM's
• Must track and action POA&M entries as part of the RMF process
• Experience with reviewing and updating STIG results
• Experience ensuring Continuous Monitoring is adhered to
• Working experience with Risk Management Framework and NIST 800-53 revision 4 and revision 5 controls
• Experience working within eMASS and obtaining an ATO
• Familiar with performing Security validation testing through a DevSecOps process and within both on-premises and a Cloud Environment
• Experience with ACAS, utilizing Splunk, reviewing of audit logs, and other cybersecurity monitoring functions
• Ability to identify risks of implementing technology solutions and analyze the impact on achieving desired business outcomes

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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