Information Systems Security Officer (Special Programs) (Austin)

Information Systems Security Officer (Special Programs)

Manage security programs to meet ARL : UT's Risk Management Framework requirements for National Security computing environments as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology 800-Series, Committee on National Security Systems Instructions, Intelligence Community Directives, and Joint Special Access Programs Implementation Guide (JSIG).

Responsibilities include :

• Risk Management Framework (RMF) Body of Evidence (BoE) development and maintenance : Advise the information system owner regarding security considerations in the information system development life cycle. Develop and maintain documentation for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and operating instructions to include System Security Plans (SSP), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M). Participate in risk assessments to evaluate the sensitivity of the system. Participate in assessment of system safeguards and program elements.
• Information Security Auditing : Provides technical expertise and oversight to manage the daily administration of security protection measures on the information systems assigned. Conduct Information System audits using approved auditing techniques / tools.
• Information Technology (IT) Support : Provide support for IT government owned systems and system components to ensure that computer hardware and software, as well as networks and servers work consistently and correctly. Duties include diagnosing connectivity or system access issues, placing helpdesk tickets with government system administrators, and providing direct support to users across the organization.
• Information System Administration : Responsible for account administration for government owned systems that reside within ARL closed areas. Duties include account requests, account tracking, and account troubleshooting for system user accounts.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required qualifications include :

US Citizen. Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements. Employment is contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period specified in the job offer. Employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility. Eligibility for access to classified information must continue without interruption during employment. Employment will be contingent on selected applicant obtaining a DoDM 8570.01 compliant certification, equivalent to IAT Level II within 6 months of start date. Continued compliant certification, equivalent to IAT Level II is required during employment.

Preferred qualifications include :

Salary range : $67,128 - $88,914+ / negotiable depending on qualifications.

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