Information Systems Security Manager; ISSM) II

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY
*** POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP
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* Position Title:

Information System Security Manager II (ISSM II)

Location:

Hanscom, AFB, MA

The anticipated salary range for this position is $146,000 - $161,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, geographic location, contractual requirements, and other relevant business considerations. The final salary may fall outside the stated range.

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.

We are seeking an ISSM II to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• 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 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…