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Venesco, LLC lists this Information System Security Manager ( ISSM ) opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
Location: Onsite 3-5 days a week
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee RMF execution across assigned systems, programs, or enclaves Direct Authority to Operate (ATO) activities and ensure required documentation is complete, current, and audit-ready
Manage, coach, and mentor ISSOs and other security support staff
Oversee vulnerability management, risk assessments, POA&M tracking, and remediation prioritization Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and training requirements
Coordinate with Authorizing Officials, system owners, CISO staff, engineers, and program leadership to assess and communicate system risk posture
Ensure compliance with security frameworks and federal requirements, (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, related DoD cybersecurity guidance)
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred 5+ years of cybersecurity or information assurance experience
Prior team leadership or security oversight experience preferred.
Active Secret clearance Relevant DoD 8140 certifications such as CISSP strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, RMF processes, and ATO lifecycle activities
Experience leading security governance, compliance, and risk management efforts
Experience supervising ISSOs or coordinating security activities across multiple technical teams
Strong communication skills for executive updates, audit support, and risk briefings
Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools, STIG validation, POA&M governance, and security documentation workflows
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to operate in fast-paced, compliance-driven environments
Strong judgment in evaluating cyber risk and balancing mission needs
Proven ability to build trust with technical teams and senior leadership
Detail-oriented approach to documentation, authorization, and continuous monitoring requirements
Venesco, LLC, is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Venesco is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.
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