ISSM & IT Manager

 Who we are: 

Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments.  We are a Technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems.   

About this role: 

The ISSM / IT Manager serves as the strategic link between our Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Operations teams, ensuring our technology infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, and compliance programs support the company's continued growth. In this role, you will lead information security initiatives related to NIST 800-171, CMMC, and government customer requirements while partnering with our Cyber team to maintain a strong security and compliance framework. You will also oversee our third-party IT service provider, helping shape the company's technology roadmap, improve employee IT support, and ensure our engineers have the tools, systems, and infrastructure needed to be successful. This is a highly collaborative role that combines cybersecurity leadership, IT strategy, and operational oversight in a fast-growing defense technology environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage the company's cybersecurity and information assurance program in support of Department of Defense and government customer requirements. 

• Maintain compliance with NIST 800-171, CMMC, customer cybersecurity requirements, and applicable security policies and procedures. 

• Develop, maintain, and oversee System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), risk assessments, and other cybersecurity documentation. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity audits, assessments, and customer security reviews. 

• Coordinate cybersecurity incident response activities, investigations, and reporting requirements. 

• Act as the primary internal liaison between the company and its third-party Managed Service Provider (MSP), ensuring timely and effective IT support. 

• Monitor IT service delivery, ticket response metrics, project execution, and overall MSP performance. 

• Manage IT asset inventory, hardware lifecycle planning, software licensing, and technology records. 

• Administer and coordinate Identrust/ECA certificate issuance, renewals, revocations, and employee support activities. 

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute the company's IT roadmap, infrastructure strategy, cybersecurity initiatives, and technology plans to support future growth and expansion. 

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, information systems security, IT management, or related roles. 

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, or defense contractor environments. 

• Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, cybersecurity compliance frameworks, and security best practices. 

• Ability to manage external vendors, managed service providers, or technical service partners. 

• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills. 

• Experience managing IT assets, technology projects, and operational priorities across multiple stakeholders. 

• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Must thrive in dynamic environments where multi-tasking is required for success   

• Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and can think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas 

• U.S. citizen  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance. 

• CISSP, Security+, CISM, CAP, or comparable cybersecurity certification. 

• Experience serving as an ISSM, ISSO, Information Assurance Manager, or similar cybersecurity leadership role. 

• Experience supporting DCSA, RMF, NIST 800-53, or classified information systems. 

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, GCC High, endpoint management, and identity/access management solutions. 

• Experience supporting multi-site organizations and infrastructure growth initiatives. 

• Familiarity with Identrust, ECA certificates, PKI, and DoD authentication requirements. 

 Requirements: 

• Must thrive in dynamic environments where multi-tasking is required for success   

• U.S. citizen  

• Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and can think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas 

 Salary Range: $110,000 - $170,000 

 More about Fuse: 

Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking.  Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results.  We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative, environment.  We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex national security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge.  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision 

• • Employee coverage is fully funded; a portion of dependents' coverage is funded as well 

• 11 paid Federal Holidays 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• • Date of hire through second year: 10 days/year (accrued) 

• • After two years: unlimited 

• 40 hours of paid sick leave per year 

• 401k with employer matching 

• Annual bonuses 

• Cell phone reimbursement: $100/month