Information Systems Security Manager II

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $68.73 Hourly

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II

REQ-25-J-1518

The ISSMs 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.

Performance shall include :

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.

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.

Experience :

7 - 9 years related experience.

Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM.

Education :

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (4 years).

Certifications :

Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for

Information Assurance Technician Level 2 or Information Assurance Manager Level 2 within 6months

of the date of hire.

Security Clearance : Top-Secret Clearance

Current clearance as defined in the Task Order.

Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.

Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Other Requirements :

Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs..

BENEFITS :

We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous PTO and Flexible holiday package, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and an immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching.