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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Cybersecurity – Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

The Boeing Company Herndon, VA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$140,250 – $189,750 per year

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Description

The Boeing Company is seeking a Cybersecurity – Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to join the team in Herndon, VA. The selected candidate will rely on their cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) background to be a technical leader and support Enterprise activities and Boeing customers throughout multiple classified computing domains.

The ISSM is responsible for ensuring all Information System Security policies, standards, and directives are enforced to support assessment, authorization, and continued operation of information systems processing classified information.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversees the development and deployment of program information security for all program systems to meet program and enterprise requirements
  • Manages assigned team to facilitate effective execution of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Provides guidance and coaching to support team within Information Security
  • Manages and performs security compliance continuous monitoring
  • Oversees and participates in security assessments and audits
  • Prepares, reviews, and presents technical reports and briefings
  • Identifies root causes, prioritizes threats, and recommends and/or implements corrective action
  • Explores the enterprise and industry for evolving state of industry knowledge and methods regarding information security best practices
  • Leads development of enterprise-wide information security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

  • Successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5) within the last 5 years
  • Currently holds certification in good standing to satisfy IAM Level III (CISSP, GSLC, or CISM)
  • 5+ years of combined experience and education in IT, cybersecurity, or related fields
  • 3+ years of experience utilizing security-relevant tools, systems, and applications in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • 3+ years of experience with cybersecurity leadership overseeing programs and teams
  • 3+ years of experience communicating complex technical risks
  • Experience in cybersecurity policies and implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Ability to travel 10%-20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as an information system security officer (ISSO) or information system security manager (ISSM) supporting classified programs
  • 5+ years of experience utilizing security-relevant tools, systems, and applications in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership overseeing programs and teams
  • 5+ years of experience communicating complex technical risks

Benefits:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work

Pay Range: $140,250 – $189,750

Skills

Required

  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Information System Security
  • Cybersecurity
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Technical Reporting

Nice to have

  • Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
  • Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
  • Cybersecurity Leadership
  • Complex Technical Risk Communication
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