Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Security, Information Security Management, Information System Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II

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.

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 actions 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 applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications.

• Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter.

• 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 and 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.

• 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.

• Conduct the duties of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) if one is not present and/or available.

Experience:

• 7+ years related experience.

• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM.

• SAP experience required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• IAT Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.) or IAM Level II.

Other Requirements:

• Must have working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards.
• Must be able to regularly lift up-to 50lbs

Security Clearance:

• TS/SCI must be able to obtain TS/SCI with poly.

• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

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The likely salary range for this position is $124,950 - $169,050. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL Fort Walton Beach

Additional Work Locations:

USA FL Eglin AFB, USA FL Ft Sheridan, USA FL Ft Sheridan, USA FL Gulf Breeze, USA FL Hurlburt Field, USA FL Mary Esther, USA FL Milton, USA FL Pensacola

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 

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