Information Systems Security Officer (Special Programs)

Job Details

Purpose

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

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

• HS / GED.
• Three years of information assurance experience in Windows / Linux systems.
• Experience developing and implementing information assurance policy.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize projects.
• Experience supporting various system configurations. Experience with auditing various OS and networks.
• Experience with IT troubleshooting of system components to include workstations, printers, video teleconference (VTC) equipment, and thin clients.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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

Bachelor's Degree : Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field.

Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Six years of experience in information assurance in a National Security computing environment.

Three years’ experience with the Risk Management Framework methodology.

Knowledge of Special Access and Sensitive Compartmented Information programs and government regulations.

Experience with policy creation and documentation preparation and maintenance.

Windows Operating System and Linux Operating System certifications. Experience conducting security audits of information systems.

SIEM Tool experience (ArcSight, Splunk, Wireshark, etc.).

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information.

Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Salary Range

$67,128 - $88,914+ / negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Some weekend, evening and holiday work

Possible interstate / intrastate travel

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.