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AnaVation LLC lists this Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Be Challenged and Make a Difference
In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.
Description of Task to be Performed
AnaVation is seeking a highly motivated Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) who is responsible for cybersecurity engineering, cyber policy, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities supporting Department of Defense software factories and enterprise cloud environments. The ISSM will serve as the cybersecurity lead supporting one or more agile teams, integrating directly with Government leadership, Cyber Operations Teams (COT), Cyber Penetration Teams (CPT), Product Owners, Software Engineers, and DevSecOps personnel to maintain secure cloud-native capabilities while accelerating software delivery through Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO). This position supports enterprise cybersecurity operations spanning multiple mission value streams and classified environments, ensuring secure software delivery while balancing mission execution, cybersecurity risk, and compliance with Department of Defense policies. The position requires full-time support within classified environments in San Antonio, Texas, with routine collaboration across mission engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and acquisition organizations.
Position Responsibilities
The ISSM will provide technical leadership supporting cybersecurity engineering, RMF execution, and continuous cybersecurity operations across software delivery environments.
Responsibilities include
Lead RMF implementation supporting initial ATOs and Continuous ATO (cATO)
Serve as the cybersecurity lead supporting multiple mission value streams
Develop and maintain RMF authorization packages including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms and supporting artifacts
Coordinate cybersecurity assessments with Authorizing Officials, Security Control Assessors, penetration testing teams, and engineering organizations
Integrate cybersecurity requirements into Agile and SAFe software development activities
Support planning, execution, remediation, and continuous monitoring
Ensure cybersecurity controls remain operational across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
Coordinate vulnerability management, STIG implementation, POA&M tracking, and security control validation
Support Zero Trust implementation, cloud security, Kubernetes/OpenShift security, container hardening, and DevSecOps pipeline security.
Evaluate cybersecurity risks and provide mitigation recommendations supporting mission operations
Support annual cyber assessments, inspections, and operational readiness activities
Develop executive-level briefings, risk assessments, and cybersecurity recommendations
Support operations across Unclassified, Secret, and SCI environments as required
Required Qualifications
Clearance: U.S. Citizen, TS/SCI cleared within last 2 years; CI Polygraph within last 5 years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Certification: One or more of the following: CISSP, CASP+, Security+ or Equivalent DoD 8140 certification
Location: Full-time on-site in San Antonio, TX
Experience and knowledge
Nine or more years supporting Department of Defense cybersecurity missions
Nine or more years serving as an ISSM, ISSE, or senior cybersecurity engineer
Experience implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience achieving and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO)
Experience supporting Continuous Monitoring programs
Experience supporting DevSecOps environments
Experience supporting Agile or SAFe software development
Experience supporting enterprise cloud environments
Knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, CNSSI guidance, DoD cybersecurity policy, and STIG implementation
Experience briefing senior Government leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: TS/SCI w/CI Poly
Education: Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Assurance, or related field
Certification: One or more of the following: CISSP-ISSMP, AWS Security Specialty, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Experience an Knowledge:
Nine or more years supporting DoD cybersecurity missions
Experience supporting software factories
Experience supporting Kubernetes and OpenShift
Experience supporting Iron Bank or hardened container environments
Experience supporting Continuous ATO (cATO). - Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures
Experience supporting enterprise DevSecOps pipelines
Experience supporting IL4/IL5/IL6 cloud environments
Experience supporting software factories
Experience supporting Cyber Operations Teams
Experience supporting Cyber Penetration Teams
Experience supporting multiple military services and Combatant Commands
Benefits
Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!
AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
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