ISSM I - Information Systems Security Manager

Bedford, MA, United States

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Information Systems Security Manager I

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.

In this role you will…

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

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 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

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

Additional duties as assigned

Experience Requirements:

5 - 7 years related experience

Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certification Requirements:

Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager Level I within 6 months of the date of hire.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements:

Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings

May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time

Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism

Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others

Effective verbal and written communication skills

KEYWORDS: RMF, Risk Management Framework, ICD, Information Assurance, IA, IAO, IAT, IAM, A&A, A+, Network+, Security+, Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet),Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet), DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), CISSP, CASP

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