ISSM
Los Angeles, CA
Job Id:
124041
Job Category:
Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Security Clearance:
Not Defined
Business Unit:
ZP Group
Division:
Piper Federal Solutions
Position Owner:
Meg Lewis
ZPS is seeking an Information System Security Manager to lead the security and compliance initiatives for a fast growing SaaS startup. This is a remote opening that requires occasional travel to customer sites in the Washington DC or Los Angeles, CA areas. The ISSM will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining our information security policies with our products and customers. The role demands expertise in FedRAMP compliance, risk management, and government cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with hardware and software implementations and guiding teams through compliance and onboarding. Finally, the ideal candidate must live in LA or DC metro areas for easy access to Quindar customers.
MUST HAVE ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE
Responsibilities for the Information System Security Manager:
· Develop and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures.
· Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, implementing mitigation strategies.
Conduct gap assessments in the current software products
· Ensure compliance with government regulations (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, CMMC) and manage audits.
· Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
· Collaborate with the Quindar DevSecOps team to establish security strategies for Quindar products and prototypes
Collaborate with Quindar customers to align with government policies before our software is certified
Qualifications for the Information System Security Manager:
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
· 7+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a managerial or policy oversite role.
· Proven experience in managing and implementing information security programs.
· Strong understanding of FedRAMP, NIST, and CMMC standards.
Experience as an ISSO supporting NRO or Spacefore programs is preferred
· Proficiency in security tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management.
· CISSP, CISM, or other relevant security certifications preferred.
· Experience guiding teams through compliance and onboarding processes.
· Experience with both hardware and software implementations in a cloud environment.
· Salary Range: $135,000 - $170,000 **depending on experiences & non-negotiable above this range**