Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) I

About this role

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications: Skills: Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information System Security, Security Evaluations Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description: 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. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall 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) 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 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.

Experience: • 5+ years related experience.

• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM.

• SAP experience desired

Education: • Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications: • Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager Level I within 6 months of the date of hire.

Security Clearance: • TS with ability to obtain TS/SCI prior to start, and willingness to submit to a CI polygraph.

Other Requirements: • Must having working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards

• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50lbs.

The likely salary range for this position is $99,705 - $134,895. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: None

T elecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA TX San Antonio

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Heal

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