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Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

GDIT Colorado Springs, CO On-site senior full-time

Salary

$144,245 - $195,155 per year

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Description

The Information System Security Manager (ISSM) will serve as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under their purview. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with other DoD agencies managers, data stewards, and senior leadership to foster productive and positive cyber security profile
  • Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of the Cyber Security Program
  • Provide expert input to the formulation of cyber security policies 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
  • Develop and implement a security assessment plan
  • 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
  • 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
  • Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter
  • Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications
  • 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
  • Establish and develop a self-inspection program within the organization
  • 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) on accordance with the JSIG
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members

Requirements:

  • 10+ years related experience
  • 2+ years SAP experience required
  • Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience (6 years)
  • IAT Lvl III or IAM Lvl III - within 6 months of the date of hire.
  • Current - TS/SCI
  • Willing to obtain - TS/SCI with CI poly

Benefits:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with additional paid vacation and holidays

Skills

Required

  • Information Security
  • Information Security Management
  • Information System Security
  • Risk Management Framework
  • Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide

Nice to have

  • SAP
  • ISSO
  • ISSM
  • IAT Lvl III
  • IAM Lvl III
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