Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7-9 years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 9-11 years, or 11-13 years of experience without a degree.
Experience in roles such as Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
Must obtain DoD Directive 8570.01-M certification for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 or Information Assurance Manager Level 2 within 6 months of hire.
Familiarity with DoD, National, and applicable service security policies and standards.
Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
Prior active duty in the U.S. Air Force is a plus.
Responsibilities
Serve as the principal advisor on information systems security matters.
Oversee the development and implementation of security program policies, focusing on SAP network infrastructures.
Advise on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues.
Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to DoD agency customers.
Evaluate authorization documentation and recommend actions to government program managers.
Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program.
Ensure cybersecurity personnel receive necessary training to perform their duties.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Flexible work schedule options.
Paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
Requisition Type: Contingent (Open)
Position Status: Full Time
Position Title: Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II
Location: Bedford, MA
Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI, SAP Information eligible, consent for Counterintelligence polygraph
Duties and 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. Duties include:
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) utilizing the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG).
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.
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 technologies activities.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area and 7-9 years of related experience or Associates degree and 9-11 years of experience or 11-13 years of related experience without a degree.
Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM.
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 or Information Assurance Manager Level 2 within 6 months of the date of hire.
Must have working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards.
