Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) / IT Specialist / FSO

Job Title: Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) / IT Specialist / FSOLocation: Cincinnati, Ohio (Sharonville) – On-siteJob Type: Full-Time Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)Company OverviewGIRD Systems, Inc., is a Cincinnati-based small business that specializes in cutting-edge research and development and is a leader in signal processing, RF/digital wireless communications, and software defined radio. We design, develop and deliver mission-focused technology solutions and software/hardware products, leveraging the state-of-the-art in software, FPGA, digital hardware and RF engineering, system engineering, and system integration, toward bringing our signal processing and communications innovations to the warfighter. These solutions address critical needs in software defined radio, tactical radio, mission operations and open processing architectures.GIRD Systems provides our employees with competitive compensation packages and a full range of benefits, including vacation/holiday, 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance premiums for individuals and families, 25% 401(k) contribution without a requirement for employee matching, and tuition assistance. We have a casual working environment with flexible working hours and a culture that emphasizes innovation, teamwork, agility, process and quality. Position OverviewWe are seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) with strong technical IT skills to join our team. In this dual-capacity role, the candidate will work hand-in-hand with our IT Manager to spearhead our Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance efforts while actively offloading day-to-day technical IT tasks.Additionally, this individual will serve as our Facility Security Officer (FSO), handling secondary duties related to personnel and facility security clearances. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who is as comfortable writing security policies as they are configuring firewalls or troubleshooting hardware.Key Responsibilities1. Cybersecurity & CMMC Compliance (Primary)Lead CMMC Initiatives: Direct and sustain our CMMC compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800-171 and emerging DoD requirements.System Security Plans (SSP): Develop, implement, and maintain SSPs, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and incident response plans.Continuous Monitoring: Conduct regular system audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to ensure a secure operating environment.Policy Development: Draft and enforce IT security policies and procedures, educating staff on cybersecurity best practices and threats.2. IT Operations & Technical Support (Primary)Collaborative IT Support: Partner with the IT Manager to architect, implement, and maintain corporate IT infrastructure (networks, servers, endpoints).Technical Offload: Serve as a technical escalation point and assist with day-to-day IT functions, including hardware provisioning, software deployment, and network troubleshooting.Systems Administration: Assist in managing Active Directory, Office 365/Google Workspace, firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.Incident Response: Act rapidly to resolve technical issues and IT security incidents to minimize downtime and risk.3. Facility Security Officer (FSO) (Secondary)Clearance Management: Manage personnel security clearances utilizing DISS (Defense Information System for Security) and NBIS.NISP Compliance: Ensure company compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).Security Education: Conduct initial, annual, and termination security briefings for all cleared employees.Facility Oversight: Maintain physical security protocols, manage secure spaces, and handle reporting requirements for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).Required Qualifications:Clearance: Active DoD collateral Secret clearance (or higher).Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).CMMC/NIST Expertise: Proven experience implementing and managing NIST SP 800-171 and/or CMMC frameworks.Technical IT Skills: Hands-on experience with systems administration, network security, hardware troubleshooting, and operating system configuration (Windows/Linux).Preferred Additional Qualifications:FSO Experience: Previous experience as an FSO or AFSO, or completion of CDSE FSO training.DoD Contracting Background: Familiarity working within a small DoD contracting environment.Advanced IT Certifications: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, or similar technical credentials.Linux Skills: Hands-on Linux network administration skills.To Apply: Please submit your resume to resumes@girdsystems.com.