Cybersecurity Lead – ISSM Support

DecisionPoint Corporation

. Lead delivery of ENLIST Task 6 cybersecurity activities and serve as the senior contractor cybersecurity subject matter expert .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance, with a strong focus on NIST and DoD requirements. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-priority cybersecurity operations and translate technical findings into actionable risk recommendations.

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Active Secret ClearanceCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Department of Defense Cybersecurity OperationsNIST SP 800-53 ComplianceRisk Management Framework (RMF) Expertise

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Risk AssessmentSecurity Control TestingVulnerability ManagementIncident ResponsePolicy DevelopmentAuthorization Package DevelopmentTechnical WritingCybersecurity Inspection ReadinessRemediation PlanningCompliance Metrics Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder CoordinationAnalytical SkillsRisk CommunicationTechnical Writing Skills

Tools & Technologies

ACASTenableSTIG ViewerEMASSServiceNow

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityInformation SecurityDepartment of DefenseFISMADoDI 8510.01Risk Management FrameworkSecurity Test and EvaluationPlans of Action and MilestonesContinuous MonitoringAuthorization to Operate

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of ENLIST Task 6 cybersecurity activities and serve as the senior contractor cybersecurity subject matter expert
Support the Government ISSM in security governance, risk prioritization, policy maintenance, authorization support, and cybersecurity inspection readiness
Advise Government and program leadership on cybersecurity risks, compliance gaps, remediation priorities, and operational impacts
Lead coordination of cybersecurity remediation activities across infrastructure, application, service delivery, contractor, and Government teams
Support Risk Management Framework activities and authorization documentation development, maintenance, review, and validation
Support Authority to Operate and Authority to Connect activities for applicable networks, systems, applications, and software
Coordinate implementation and assessment of NIST security controls and Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements
Oversee IAVA and IAVM tracking and remediation
Coordinate recurring ACAS scans, analyze findings, and track vulnerabilities through remediation or approved risk acceptance
Review Endpoint Security Solutions reports and coordinate resolution of security issues
Develop, maintain, and monitor Plans of Action and Milestones, corrective-action plans, and remediation records
Monitor corrective actions to ensure findings are assigned, documented, validated, and closed within required timeframes
Support certification and accreditation reviews, security control testing, Security Test and Evaluation activities, and associated test plans
Support Cybersecurity Readiness Inspection preparation, assessment activities, findings management, remediation, and follow-up reporting
Maintain and update the program Information Security Plan, cybersecurity policies, standard operating procedures, user guides, memoranda for record, and system interconnection agreements
Review and validate system access requests and support enforcement of approved access-control requirements
Evaluate systems and assets against NIST, National Security Agency, STIG, and approved desktop or platform security requirements
Monitor changes to cybersecurity regulations, policies, technical requirements, and threat conditions, and recommend updates to controls and procedures
Produce cybersecurity status reports, risk summaries, compliance metrics, inspection-readiness assessments, and executive-level briefings
Validate cybersecurity data used in program reports, dashboards, and Government submissions
Translate vulnerability data, security-control deficiencies, and technical findings into prioritized, actionable risk recommendations
Promote consistent cybersecurity practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement across the ENLIST program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance or higher
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum of 12 years of relevant cybersecurity or information security experience
Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
Demonstrated experience leading Department of Defense cybersecurity operations
Demonstrated ability to translate technical cybersecurity findings into actionable risk recommendations
Preferred: experience supporting a Government ISSM, Information System Security Officer, Authorizing Official, or system owner
Preferred: advanced knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework, including authorization package development, security-control assessment, continuous monitoring, and authorization maintenance
Preferred: experience applying DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and related federal and DoD cybersecurity requirements
Preferred: experience supporting Authority to Operate and Authority to Connect activities in a DoD environment
Preferred: experience with ACAS or Tenable, Endpoint Security Solutions, STIG Viewer, Security Content Automation Protocol tools, or comparable platforms
Preferred: experience managing IAVA, IAVM, Plan of Action and Milestones, and corrective-action remediation processes
Preferred: experience supporting Cybersecurity Readiness Inspections, security assessments, control testing, or Security Test and Evaluation activities
Preferred: experience with eMASS or comparable governance, risk, and compliance platforms
Preferred: experience developing cybersecurity policies, security plans, standard operating procedures, interconnection agreements, risk assessments, and executive briefings
Preferred: familiarity with ServiceNow or other workflow platforms used to manage security findings, risks, remediation activities, and performance reporting
Preferred: additional certifications such as CISM, CCSP, CGRC, CASP+, or equivalent advanced cybersecurity credentials
Preferred: familiarity with current DoD 8140 cybersecurity workforce qualification requirements
Strong leadership, stakeholder coordination, risk communication, analytical, and technical writing skills
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple high-priority cybersecurity activities in a remote mission environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
Authorization for DecisionPoint Corporation to share submitted resumes and personal information with subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners for consideration for this and comparable positions