Mhpcc Is Security Officer

MHPCC INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY OFFICER – # 226421

Closing Date: July 27, 2026, or until filled.

Location: Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program’s "Maui High Performance Computing Center" (MHPCC), located at the Maui Research and Technology Park (MRTP) in Maui, Hawai‘i.

Salary Range: Monthly $8,000 - $11,000.

• Serve as the principal advisor to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all security matters.
• Ensure implementation and maintenance of security controls per Security Plans and DoD policies.
• Coordinate, facilitate, or otherwise ensure certain activities are performed for selected security programs and projects.
• Evaluate and measure the MHPCC Information Systems (IS) security program contract’s statements of work and ensure customer needs are effectively met.
• Develop, maintain, and execute DoD-compliant Information Assurance policies and procedures for the primary customer base.
• Support the development and execution of an IS security education and awareness training program.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline. (Associate’s Degree plus two additional years of work experience, or high school diploma/G.E.D. plus four additional years of related work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.)
• Experience: At least two years of experience in a computer‑related field, including at least one year of experience in computer security or completion of a computer security training course.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with automated information systems operating systems (AU IS), NIST SP 800 series, FIPS 199 Workbook, OMB Memoranda and Circulars, NISPOM, and DSS. Familiarity with UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft Windows. Familiarity with security assessment tools such as SCAP, ACAS, and Nessus. Knowledge of Assessment and Authorization processes (Risk Management Framework).
• Abilities &
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to receive a Government security investigation and access to classified information.
  • Ability to monitor and evaluate system‑operating characteristics.
  • Ability to manage multiple IS projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and implement IS security programs at MHPCC.
  • Ability to travel as required.
• Conditions: Must obtain and maintain a security clearance based on a tier‑3 background investigation to access classified information. Must obtain DoD 8570.1 Certification (e.g., CISSP) within six months from date of hire. Must complete UH Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT) within two weeks from date of hire and re‑certify every twelve months.

• Knowledge of University of Hawai‘i (UH) and Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i (RCUH) policies and procedures.
• Awareness of Special Access Required/Special Access Programs (SAR/SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment computing and network security.

Ability to perform repetitive keyboard entry for twenty to forty hours per week.

Employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies, procedures, trainings, and, as applicable, to University of Hawai‘i and/or business entity policies. Violations may lead to disciplinary action, including possible termination and penalties.

RCUH is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, reproductive health decision, citizenship, gender identity or expression, domestic or sexual violence victim status, military/veteran status, or other grounds protected under applicable federal and state laws, except as permitted by law.