Information System Security Manager III

Job description

Global Resource Solutions, Inc.

(GRS) is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, detail orientated, and talented individual for the position of Information System Security Manager (ISSM) III.

Job Description:

Summary: The ISSM III’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.



Essential Duties & 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 togovernment 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

Requirement:

+ Mandatory 10+ years related experience

+ Master’s Degree in a related area or equivalent experience

+ Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 3 within 6 months of the date of hire.



Security Requirements:

+ Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

+ Eligibility for access to Special Access Programs

+ Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph

Skills:

+ Ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

+ Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision

+ Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DCIDs/JAFANs and other guiding policy documents

+ Requires travel within the organizational geographic Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)

+ Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Physical Requirements: This position requires employees to be willing and able to: sit, bend, reach, stoop, squat, stand, and walk.



Communication: Excellent customer service via phone and face to face conversation, excellent written and oral command of English.

GRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GRS will continue to abide by obligations under VEVRRA and Section 503 physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics that are protected by law.

Required Skill Profession

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