Information Assurance Manager

Overview

Sci Tec is a dynamic small business with a mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We are growing our creative team and support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government to build innovative tools that provide world‑class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: Sci Tec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Sci Tec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with DoD, NIST, and FISMA requirements.
• Manage and lead a diverse, multi‑location Information Assurance team while supporting their optimal performance and growth.
• Manage system accreditation processes under RMF, including development of System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&M, Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and continuous monitoring strategies.
• Lead the design and oversee the implementation of secure network architectures.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, ISSM/ISSO, IT, and other stakeholders to manage security controls and system authorizations.
• Collaborate with IT, Dev Ops, and physical security to remediate findings from security assessments and continuously improve the organization's security posture.
• Support incident response activities and ensure timely reporting of cybersecurity incidents per government policy.
• Lead tabletop exercises simulating incident response, cyber incidents, identifying procedural gaps, evaluating response capabilities, and improving cross‑functional readiness.
• Conduct threat modeling to identify and assess cybersecurity risks, prioritize mitigation efforts, and advise stakeholders on protective strategies.
• Manage and lead red‑team and penetration testing activities, including planning, execution, and reporting to uncover vulnerabilities and ensure network resilience.
• Ensure system configurations comply with DISA STIGs and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides.
• Conduct security impact assessments and risk assessments on proposed system changes.
• Provide regular status reports and briefings to senior management and government stakeholders.
• Participate in internal and external security audits and assessments.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies relevant to government cybersecurity.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in information assurance, cybersecurity compliance, or risk management within a federal or DoD contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, develop skills, set goals, drive accountability, and effectively manage and engage stakeholders.
• A CISSP, CAP, CISM, GSLC, or an alternate qualifying certification satisfying DoD 8570.01M requirements for an Information Assurance Manager Level II.
• Demonstrated knowledge of RMF, NIST 800‑171, NIST 800‑53, FISMA, and other federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with eMASS, ACAS, HBSS, and other DoD security tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Incident response and reporting experience, including experience with DCSA.
• Direct experience with CMMC Level 2 implementation.

• Prior experience as an ISSM or Security Control Assessor (SCA).

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match.
• 100% company‑paid HSA medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy‑up options.
• 80% company‑paid dental insurance.
• 100% company‑paid vision insurance.
• 100% company‑paid life insurance.
• 100% company‑paid long‑term disability insurance.
• 100% company‑paid hospital indemnity insurance.
• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
• Short‑term disability insurance.
• Annual profit‑sharing plan.
• Discretionary performance bonus.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick pay.
• Flexible work hours.

$160,000 – $200,000 per year.

This is not a guarantee of compensation.

Director

Full‑time

Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Sci Tec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.