Information System Security Manager III

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

The Information System Security Manager III (ISSM3) serves as the senior cybersecurity authority responsible for governance, risk management, and compliance across Naval Control Systems (NCS) and supporting enterprise environments. This role oversees security architecture, RMF activities, inspections, policy development, and continuous monitoring to ensure systems comply with Navy, DoD, FIPS, and NIST cybersecurity requirements. The ISSM3 provides strategic leadership, directs cybersecurity activities across shipboard and lab environments, and ensures protection of mission-critical HM&E and control system assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cybersecurity governance framework for assigned systems, ensuring alignment with Navy and DoD requirements.
• Provide senior-level oversight of security engineering, controls implementation, and system authorization processes.
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for system owners, technical leads, and Government stakeholders.
• Direct the full RMF lifecycle, ensuring completeness of A&A documentation and accuracy of system categorization, security plans, POA&Ms, ISCM strategies, SARs, and final authorization packages.
• Ensure systems meet FIPS/NIST requirements and Navy-specific cybersecurity directives.
• Lead preparation for audits, inspections, and assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Review and guide security architecture decisions for both IT and OT/control system environments.
• Oversee the implementation, validation, and continuous monitoring of cybersecurity controls (technical, operational, and managerial).
• Ensure secure configurations, STIG/SRG compliance, and patching across systems, networks, databases, and control system components.
• Continuous Monitoring & Cyber Readiness
• Policy Development, Documentation & Training
• Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

Required Skills and Experience

• Graduate degree from an accredited university, ORCNSSI 4012 certificate, OR NDU CISO certificate, OR NDU CIO certificate, OR AQD GA8, OR Completion of qualifying military courses:
• NEC 2779 (CIN: A-531-0009), 3372, EKMS Manager CIN W-3B-1500, A-4C-1340 (KMI), or DoD equivalent military cybersecurity training.
• Five (5) years of specialized expert-level experience in Specialty Area 72 - Information System Security Management.
• Expert understanding of RMF, cybersecurity governance, and system authorization.
• Deep knowledge of FIPS, NIST, DoD, and Navy cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Experience with ICS/OT cybersecurity considerations, network architectures, and industrial protocols.
• Strong ability to manage audits, inspections, risk assessments, and formal A&A processes.
• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in developing cybersecurity policies, procedures, SOPs, training materials, and compliance documentation.
• Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location: Remote - United States

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position up to $76,133. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

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Pantheon Data Important Information

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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