Information Systems Security Manger II (ISSM)

DESCRIPTION

Job 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.

Specific Task Requirements:

• Assist the PM (Program Manager) in developing and executing the information system program policy (special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures) and provide feedback on the effectiveness of said program and its implementation.
• Assist the PM in developing an 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. Provide feedback on the success/failure of this policy and its execution.
• Advise customer on 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 PM's.
• Assist the PM in developing and maintaining a formal Information Systems Security Program.
• Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive the 3 necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties.
• Assist the PM in developing, reviewing, endorsing, and recommending 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.
• Assist the PM in developing and executing security assessment plans that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level are functioning.
• Maintain an applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications.
• Assist the PM in developing 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.
• Assist the PM in ensuring the 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 authorization.
• Ensure that authorization is accomplished and a valid Authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries.
• 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 are 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.
• 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) in accordance with the JSIG.
• Assist the PM in providing leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Skill Requirements:

• 7 - 9 years related experience. Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related area. If applicant does not have the minimum degree requirements, government reserves the right to waive.
• 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 6 months of the date of hire. All certificates shall be submitted for verification.
• Comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements as set forth in DoD Directive 5205.02, Operations Security Program and AFI 10-701, Operations Security.
• Shall have Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

The standard work hours for this TO are 0730 - 1630, Monday through Friday, for a normal workweek of 40 hours.

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