Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM)/Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer (ACSSO) Special Programs

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Alternate Information Systems Security Manager for Special Programs. The role supports ISSM with security actions for ARL classified IS and assists the CSSO in maintaining NISPOM and DoD security standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating RMF-based actions, performing self-inspections, and ensuring IS access control and training compliance across complex information systems.

Qualifications

• HS/GED.
• Nine years providing security support in a classified DoD, SAP, and/or SCI environment.
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving; ability to prioritize multiple projects; team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Programs ISSM in planning, oversight and daily administration of security actions for classified information systems.
• Conduct self-inspections of Continuous Monitoring and verify duties performed by ISSOs.
• Review audits of ARL:UT’s classified information systems to maintain JSIG compliance.
• Prepare documents, validation of IS configurations, and change management.
• Develop, maintain POA&Ms to track IS security requirements and authorizations.
• Manage user IS access and ensure training compliance.
• Coordinate security standards, policies and training with CSSO and staff.
• Perform security administrative tasks including document control, visitor control, and record keeping.
• Support personnel security actions and access request processing.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field

Job description

Job Details

Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM) for Special Programs information system security programs. Assists the ISSM in managing and overseeing all development, authorization and compliance measures associated with ARL classified IS. Assists the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) in maintenance of security standards and compliance of requirements set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives and DoD security manual.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Programs ISSM in providing technical planning, expertise, oversight and daily administration of security actions for classified information systems ranging in a wide degree of complexity, and works directly with information system sponsors and sponsor ISSMs to meet Federal requirements under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and to maintain system authorizations.
• Responsible for conducting self-inspections of information system Continuous Monitoring compliance along with the verification of the duties performed by Information System Security Officers (ISSOs).
• Review and inspect the professional auditing of Special Programs classified Information Systems at the Applied Research Laboratories: University of Texas at Austin (ARL: UT), conducted by ISSOs, in order to maintain compliance with the sponsor assessment and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).
• Prepares documents, IS configuration validation, verification/testing hardware/software change management, media protection and file transfers.
• Develops, maintains, and updates Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documents necessary for tracking IS security requirements to achieve and maintain system authorizations.
• Responsible for managing user IS access and use compliance in accordance with applicable directives.
• Ensures all training requirements are met for personnel who utilize secure information systems.
• Responsible for assisting the Special Programs ISSM in ensuring security standards, policies, and practices are being followed, and closely coordinates with and provides training and guidance to others, on ensuring and maintaining the security posture of all information systems as well as implementing security control requirements.
• Performs administrative function needed for the maintenance of the CSSO’s portfolio, including: conducting self-inspections, initiating and tracking security administrative requirements as required by government regulations, administering and tracking compliant security education and associated record keeping.
• Assists the CSSO in performing information security administrative tasks, including: document control, visitor and meeting control, security log maintenance and file retention.
• Assists the CSSO in performing personnel security administrative tasks, including: coordination and submission of program access requests, maintenance of personnel files, required reporting to the cognizant security agencies and access roster maintenance.
• Other related functions as assigned.
• Prepares documents, IS configuration validation, verification/testing hardware/software change management, media protection and file transfers.
• Develops, maintains, and updates Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documents necessary for tracking IS security requirements to achieve and maintain system authorizations.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED.
• Nine years providing security support in a classified Department of Defense (DOD), special access (SAP), and/or sensitive compartmented information (SCI) environment.
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving skills; self-motivated with ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects; ability to work with people in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field.
• More than nine years of experience providing security support in special access and/or sensitive compartmented information environments.
• Two to four years in an assistant role to a Facility Security Officer, CPSO or CSSO.
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
• Knowledge of Special Access and Sensitive Compartmented Information programs and government regulations.

Salary Range

$83,000 - $124,800+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work

Required Materials

• Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

General Notes

Please note: This position is located in Silverdale, Washington with travel to ARL as needed (estimated to be 10-15% of the time). An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Employment will be contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period to be specified in the job offer. If eligibility is confirmed within the specified period, employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility. Eligibility for access to all levels of classified information authorized by the project sponsor(s) must continue without interruption during employment, including the successful completion of a security polygraph examination(s), as required by the sponsor.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and being identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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