Information Systems Security Manager

Job overview

The Information Systems Security Manager role is onsite in Palo Alto, CA, with a base salary range of $143,000–$238,000 annually. The position supports a portfolio of classified programs involving Collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information. The manager oversees information-system security throughout each system’s lifecycle, from scoping and accreditation through operations, upgrades, and decommissioning. The role advances compliance with government security requirements, coordinates incident response, and leads security professionals supporting classified systems.

What you'll do

• Ensure information-system compliance across programs and alignment with government policies
• manage configuration changes, vulnerabilities, security controls, and POA&Ms
• prepare and maintain Systems Security Plans and accreditation materials
• conduct security reviews, tests, and facility self-inspections
• coordinate security education, incident response, insider-threat activities, physical-security integration, COMSEC accountability, and applicable TEMPEST/EMSEC requirements
• report compliance metrics
• lead and mentor security professionals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

information systems security manager

full-time

palo alto ca

@orchard

classified programs

ts/sci clearance

ci poly

cissp

cism

nist 800-53

risk management framework

$143k–$238k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, health and welfare insurance, 401(k), and incentive eligibility.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, active TS/SCI clearance and CI Poly, CISSP and CISM certifications, and eight years of related IT security experience. A bachelor’s degree is required, with four additional years of experience substitutable. Benefits include paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k); the role is incentive-eligible.

About the employer

@Orchard is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.