Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II (TS, w/SCI Eligibility)

Position Description:
The ISSM’s primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under their purview. Primary support will be working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartment efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

We are seeking an ISSM II to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information
  system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing
  SAP network infrastructures
• Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy
  and guidelines of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework  
  (RMF) with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)
  authorization process
• Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and
  authorization issues
• Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customers
• Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and
  processes
• Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for
  authorization to government PMs
• Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program
• Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel
  receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties
• Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system
  assessment documentation
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying
  various types of hardware and media
• Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the
  features and assurances required for each protection level functioning
• Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and
  modifications
• Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include
  investigating and reporting security violations and incidents
• Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or
  vulnerability has been discovered within a system
• Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization
  boundary, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements
• Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training,
  and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber  
  security training.
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are
  needed
• Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could
  affect the authorization
• Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has
  been given for all authorization boundaries under your purview
• Review AIS assessment plans
• Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of external information
  systems (e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization)
• Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the authorization boundaries
• Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter
• Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software,
  hardware, and firmware and that they are properly documented
• Ensure periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of IS by
  employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools (shared responsibility
  with ISSOs)
• Ensure that system recovery and reconstitution processes developed and monitored to
  ensure that the authorization boundary can be recovered based on its availability level
  determination
• Ensure all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly
  authorized individuals
• Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the
  system life cycle
• Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG
• Participate in self-inspections
• Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology
• Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with ISSE
• Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility as it pertains     to cyber security and information technology activities
• Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members

Qualifications: 

Required: 
• 7 - 9 years related experience
• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM
• SAP Experience
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for IAM II
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Desired:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

Security Clearance:
• TS with SCI eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
• 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
• Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
• Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• 11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
• Team bonding events

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