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title: 'Information System Security Manager (ISSM) at MORSE Corp'
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# Information System Security Manager (ISSM) at MORSE Corp

- **Company:** MORSE Corp
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA
- **Compensation:** $90k–$150k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/morsecorp/jobs/7968730003?gh_jid=7968730003

## Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

The Information System Security Manager (ISSM) is responsible for ensuring that security considerations are taken into account in both classified and unclassified IT environments. The ISSM serves as an advisor for all matters related to the security of the information systems. The Cybersecurity Analyst uses various information security frameworks and agency-specific implementation guidance to obtain and maintain compliance for information systems

## Responsibilities

- Ensure that systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the security plan.

- Participate in the systems development life cycle to ensure that the systems are designed with proper security features and safeguards.

- Maintain security architecture (SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning, DS/IPS).

- Collaborate with ISSMs, System Administrators, and Network Administrators to ensure information systems remain compliant.

- Draft policies and procedures related to the security of the information system and ensure compliance with government requirements.

- Test required controls, record assessments, and maintain the POA&M.

- Perform continuous monitoring of security controls as required by NIST 800-37 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

- Analyze vulnerability scans for Linux, Windows, and AWS machines.

- Research CVEs to understand remediation actions and present findings to System Administrators.

## Skills and Requirements

- 1 years of relevant cybersecurity experience.

- A strong understand of NIST 800-37, NIST 800-171, or similar regulatory frameworks.

- Prior experience implementing and assessing compliance with ACAS (Tenable) and HBSS (Trellix ePO) requirements.

- Security+ CE, or other certification which meets the IAM Level I standard from DoD 8570.01-M is preferred.

- Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and additional accesses as necessary. Current Top Secret preferred.

MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.

## Compensation

$90,000—$150,000 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit [www.morsecorp.com](http://www.morsecorp.com).

## About MORSE Corp

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MORSE Corp (Mission Oriented Rapid Solution Engineering) is an employee-owned engineering services firm that applies asymmetric, unconventional approaches to solve complex, multi-disciplinary problems for the U.S. National Security Ecosystem.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Employee-Owned, No External Investors)
- **Headquarters**: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Bobby Cohanim (Co-Founder); other co-founders not publicly identified

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing; National Security Technology
- **Target Customers**: U.S. Government agencies (DoD, IC, etc.) – B2G / Enterprise
- **Mission / Purpose**: “Use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.” [morsecorp.com](https://www.morsecorp.com/about.html)

## Products & Services
MORSE is primarily a services-and-engineering firm, not a product company. Its offerings span:
- **AI/ML & Data Science**: Machine learning, computer vision, data analytics for defense applications.
- **Mission Planning & Situational Awareness**: Algorithm and software development for manned/unmanned systems.
- **Test & Evaluation**: Human-centered design, rapid prototyping, field testing in operationally representative conditions.
- **Systems Integration & Platform Engineering**: FabOps, platform integration, decision systems, vehicle AGN&C (Autonomous Guidance, Navigation & Control).
- **Software Development**: Full-stack, cloud, and autonomy software (tech stack includes AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, GitLab, Rust, Confluence, JIRA). [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/morse-corp)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private, no investors)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$19.9M (LinkedIn estimate); Total employees 172 (LinkedIn) or 195 (Built In) as of mid-2026.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: None – company is 100% employee-owned with no external funding. Key talent sources include Draper, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Northeastern University, Aurora Flight Sciences, and GE Aerospace.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount growth of +16% YoY (LinkedIn)
  - Active job postings up +169% year-over-year
  - Quarterly job posting growth +20.7%
  - LinkedIn followers surged +261.4% in the past year to over 16,000 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/morse-corp)

## Competitive Advantages
- **100% employee-owned** – no external investors, focus on long-term success and mission alignment.
- **User-centered development process** that continuously engages with end-users, ensuring products fit operational constraints rather than forcing users to adapt.
- **Unlimited Government Data Rights** – a key differentiator for defense clients.
- **Lean and agile** – efficient, small-team approach while maintaining rigor.
- **Strong talent brand** – “the smart team that’s easy to work with” [morsecorp.com](https://www.morsecorp.com/about.html)

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding capabilities in AI/ML, autonomy, and test & evaluation for the national security community.
- Scale headcount while preserving an employee-owned culture and flexible hybrid work model.
- Deepen presence in Cambridge (MA), Arlington (VA), and Seattle (WA) offices.
- Maintain a “mission first” ethos that attracts top engineers and scientists from leading universities and defense labs.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven, fun, and collaborative. Quarterly company outings, game nights, happy hours, stocked kitchen.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid – most staff are in-office 3+ days per week; flexible hours and open PTO policy.
- **Compensation & Benefits**: Employee equity, 401K with employer match, performance bonuses, health/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short & long-term disability, life insurance, generous parental leave with re-entry program, commuter benefits, gym membership, Blue Bike membership.
- **Professional Development**: Tuition reimbursement, conference attendance, lunch-and-learns, job training, continuing education during work hours. Mean gender pay gap below 10%; strong DEI practices.
- **Offices**: Kendall Square (Cambridge), Ballston (Arlington), Westlake (Seattle) – all in vibrant tech hubs with transit access.
- **Tech Stack**: Modern tools including AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, GitLab, Rust, Python, JIRA, Confluence. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/morse-corp)

## Sources
1. [MORSE Corp – Homepage](https://www.morsecorp.com/)
2. [MORSE Corp – About Us](https://www.morsecorp.com/about.html)
3. [MORSE Corp – Jobs & Careers](https://www.morsecorp.com/jobs.html)
4. [MORSE Corp on Built In](https://builtin.com/company/morse-corp)
5. [MORSE Corp on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/morse-corp)

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