Hiring: Information System Security Manager SME Company: Galapagos Federal Systems Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:07:08 Target Skills & Keywords : Risk Management, Security Clearance, Top Secret Clearance About the job Experience: •The ISSM SME must have •15+ years of cybersecurity experience, including managing DoD and/or Intelligence Community Information Assurance activities in accordance with the Risk Management Framework •Extensive experience supporting cybersecurity requirements for classified, mission-critical systems and networks •Demonstrated experience with RMF, A&A, ATO, IATT, POA&Ms, SCTMs, and SSPs •Strong knowledge of cybersecurity security controls and requirements for protecting system and network confidentiality, integrity, and availability Required Skills: •Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Subject Matter Expert SME Level 4 to support the United States Space Force (USSF) and mission-critical cybersecurity operations. •Provide senior-level cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) support for classified systems and networks in accordance with Department of the Air Force (DAF), DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), and applicable security requirements •Manage cybersecurity activities throughout the system lifecycle to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical systems, data, and resources •Lead and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including Assessments and Authorizations (A&A), Authorization to Operate (ATO), Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), and continuous ATO requirements •Develop, maintain, and manage RMF documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and supporting authorization documentation •Manage IA and cybersecurity requirements for new and existing classified networks, including extensions or modifications to government-furnished networks •Identify cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and develop technical recommendations and mitigation strategies •Develop and execute cybersecurity test plans and procedures to validate system and network security capabilities Qualifications: •Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary. •Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC •Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI) Compensation: •Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!