Information System Security Manager (ISSM) I

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to join our team.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match with immediate vesting

Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)

Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account

Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement

Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance

Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com .

Responsibilities:

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

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

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

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

5-7 years related experience--Must having working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards.

Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM

Education Requirements:

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

Certifications:

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

Clearance Requirements:

Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

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