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Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II

GDIT Bedford, MA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$119,680 - $161,920 per year

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Description

The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II will serve as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under their purview.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy;
  • Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines of network security;
  • Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues;
  • Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customers;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • Maintain a 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;
  • Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered;
  • Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary;
  • Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program;
  • 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 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;
  • Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the authorization boundaries;
  • Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware;
  • Ensure periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of IS;
  • Ensure that system recovery and reconstitution processes developed and monitored;
  • Ensure all authorization documentation is current and accessible;
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 7+ years related experience;
  • Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM;
  • SAP experience required;
  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience;
  • IAT Level 3 (CISSP, CASP+, CE, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.) or IAM Level 3;
  • Active/Current TS/SCI clearance;
  • Must be able to obtain CI Poly.

Skills

Required

  • Information Security
  • Information Security Management
  • Information System Security
  • Risk Management Framework
  • JSIG
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