Hoplite SolutionsTM
Information System Security Manager
Hoplite SolutionsTM, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States
Hoplite Solutions is seeking Information Systems Security Managers (ISSM) of all levels to join us on a contract being awarded in November of 2025. As the ISSM, you will serve on a team that is responsible for the Authorization and Assessment process under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for new and existing information systems and will be expected to maintain Authority to Operate compliance for all assigned systems.
The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers. Our program includes easily available process information and support from others with similar positions across the team.
Responsibilities
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert with respect to National-level Security Policies to include ICD 503, NIST SP-800 Series, and CNSS Instruction 1253
Communicate and interact with all system stakeholders to include Senior Management and the Authorizing Official
Ensure ISSOs and stakeholders follow all information security policies, standards, and methodologies to obtain and/or maintain security authorizations for information systems
Provide support to the customer organization in maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for assigned systems, programs, and/or enclaves
Provide guidance and technical expertise on all matters that impact or effect the security of the information system
Assist in the development and execution of an enterprise level continuous monitoring program to minimize security risks and ensure compliance with that program on a routine basis
Guide the development, update, and submission the System Security Plan and other required documentation that make up the Security Authorization Package
Conduct configuration management for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware
Manage and control changes to the system, as well as assessing the effectiveness of system security controls on an ongoing basis to determine system security status
Perform and deliver security impact analyses of changes to the system or its environment of operation
Maintain and enforce IT security policies and implementation guidelines for customer systems in diverse operational environments
Basic Qualifications
Active TS/SCI w/polygraph
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Engineering, or a related field may be substituted for 4 years’ experience and 10 years of related work experience in the field of security authorization
DoD 8570.1 compliant IAM Level I certification, such as the CompTIA Security+ certification. A higher-level certification, such as GSLC, CAP, CASP, CISM and/or CISSP will also be accepted
In-depth knowledge of the security authorization processes and procedures as defined in the RMF in NIST SP800-37 and familiarity with the ICD503, CNSSI1253, NIST SP800-53, etc
Experience with hardware/software security implementations
Knowledge of different communication protocols, encryption techniques/tools, and PKI and authorization services
Familiarity with security incident management, experience collaborating with Incident Response Teams, and able to provide viable recommendations for the resolution or computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance
Experience creating and presenting documentation and management reports
Must be well-organized with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
Must work well under pressure to meet deadline requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Should have experience working with the XACTA IA Manager
Should be highly analytical and effectively able to troubleshoot and prioritize needs, requirements, and other issues
Should be committed to continuous learning and system development because of the constant developing nature of cyber-attacks
Should have the ability to quickly learn new concepts, data formats, and software
Should be a self‑motivated, independent, detail‑oriented, responsible team player, and exhibit exceptional relationship management skills
Hoplite Solutions offers very competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, to include a 7% employer 401k contribution, fully paid healthcare for our employees, outstanding training benefits, company funded life insurance and short‑term disability insurance, and many more.
Salary at Hoplite Solutions is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $175,000 to $215,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the company total compensation package for employees.
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The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers. Our program includes easily available process information and support from others with similar positions across the team.
Responsibilities
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert with respect to National-level Security Policies to include ICD 503, NIST SP-800 Series, and CNSS Instruction 1253
Communicate and interact with all system stakeholders to include Senior Management and the Authorizing Official
Ensure ISSOs and stakeholders follow all information security policies, standards, and methodologies to obtain and/or maintain security authorizations for information systems
Provide support to the customer organization in maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for assigned systems, programs, and/or enclaves
Provide guidance and technical expertise on all matters that impact or effect the security of the information system
Assist in the development and execution of an enterprise level continuous monitoring program to minimize security risks and ensure compliance with that program on a routine basis
Guide the development, update, and submission the System Security Plan and other required documentation that make up the Security Authorization Package
Conduct configuration management for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware
Manage and control changes to the system, as well as assessing the effectiveness of system security controls on an ongoing basis to determine system security status
Perform and deliver security impact analyses of changes to the system or its environment of operation
Maintain and enforce IT security policies and implementation guidelines for customer systems in diverse operational environments
Basic Qualifications
Active TS/SCI w/polygraph
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Engineering, or a related field may be substituted for 4 years’ experience and 10 years of related work experience in the field of security authorization
DoD 8570.1 compliant IAM Level I certification, such as the CompTIA Security+ certification. A higher-level certification, such as GSLC, CAP, CASP, CISM and/or CISSP will also be accepted
In-depth knowledge of the security authorization processes and procedures as defined in the RMF in NIST SP800-37 and familiarity with the ICD503, CNSSI1253, NIST SP800-53, etc
Experience with hardware/software security implementations
Knowledge of different communication protocols, encryption techniques/tools, and PKI and authorization services
Familiarity with security incident management, experience collaborating with Incident Response Teams, and able to provide viable recommendations for the resolution or computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance
Experience creating and presenting documentation and management reports
Must be well-organized with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
Must work well under pressure to meet deadline requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Should have experience working with the XACTA IA Manager
Should be highly analytical and effectively able to troubleshoot and prioritize needs, requirements, and other issues
Should be committed to continuous learning and system development because of the constant developing nature of cyber-attacks
Should have the ability to quickly learn new concepts, data formats, and software
Should be a self‑motivated, independent, detail‑oriented, responsible team player, and exhibit exceptional relationship management skills
Hoplite Solutions offers very competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, to include a 7% employer 401k contribution, fully paid healthcare for our employees, outstanding training benefits, company funded life insurance and short‑term disability insurance, and many more.
Salary at Hoplite Solutions is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $175,000 to $215,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the company total compensation package for employees.
Invitation for Job Applicants to Self‑Identify as a U.S. Veteran
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a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one whomakes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
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