Job Description

Position Overview

The ISSM's primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under his/her 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.

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) III

• 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 to government 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 functionin
• 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
• 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 actives
• Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members

Required Experience:

• 10+ years related experience
• 2 Years SAP Experience required (Clearly place number of SAP experience years at the beginning of the resume)
• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM
• Master's degree or equivalent experience (6 years)
• Must have expert knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50

Required Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 3 or Information Assurance Manager Level 3

Required Clearance:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Prior experience for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

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• Interesting Work:
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.




• Values:
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.




• 100% Employee Owned:
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.




• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  


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  Flexible schedules
  


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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  


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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
  


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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  


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  Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  


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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  


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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  



• Track Record of Success:
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

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MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.

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