Information System Security Manager (ISSM) II

Amatriot Group, LLC; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Amatriot Group, LLC is seeking an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) II at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a CI Poly, a DoD SAP background, and a Bachelor's degree with 7–9 years of relevant experience.

The position is full-time under a 5-year Air Force contract, offering a competitive target salary range and the opportunity to support high-security DoD programs within SAP environments.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Must be willing to obtain CI Poly.
• Bachelor's degree required; four years of additional experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of information system security policy with SAP network focus.
• Develop RMF/JSIG guidance and authorization processes for SAP environments.
• Advise on RMF assessment and authorization issues for DoD customers.
• Maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program and ensure lifecycle security considerations.
• Ensure authorization artifacts are current and accessible to authorized personnel.
• Coordinate with government program managers on security testing and assessment outcomes.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

CI Poly

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Career Opportunities with Amatriot Group, LLC

Information System Security Manager (ISSM) II

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI [Required] (Must be able to obtain a CI Poly)
Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*:$151,500 - $152,000

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

The Information System Security Manager (ISSM) serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under their purview. The position provides primary support within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, including HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartment efforts. The ISSM provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
Contract: 5 Year Air Force contract
Program: Special Access Program (SAP)

Key Responsibilities

Information System Security Program Management

Perform oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of information system security program policy, with special emphasis on integrating existing SAP network infrastructures.

Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policies and network security guidelines based on the Risk Management Framework (RMF), with emphasis on the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process.

Advise customers on RMF assessment and authorization issues.

Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program.

Ensure system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle.

Ensure authorization is accomplished and a valid authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries under the ISSM's purview.

Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization.

Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of authorization boundaries.

Ensure all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.

Risk Assessment and Authorization

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 program managers.

Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the Authorizing Official (AO) or Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) on system assessment documentation.

Develop and execute security assessment plans that verify required features and assurances for each protection level are functioning.

Review AIS assessment plans.

Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are needed.

Configuration and Security Management

Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter.

Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware and ensure changes are properly documented.

Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.

Maintain a repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications.

Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, including accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements.

Security Incidents and Vulnerability Management

Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, including 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 periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of information systems by employing various intrusion, attack detection, and monitoring tools, in shared responsibility with ISSOs.

Training and Security Awareness

Ensure that all Information Assurance Officers (IAOs), network administrators, and other cybersecurity personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties.

Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, including attending, monitoring, and presenting local cybersecurity training.

External Systems and Security Coordination

Coordinate with the Personnel Security Officer (PSO) or cognizant security official on approval of external information systems, such as guest systems and interconnected systems with another organization.

Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) in accordance with the JSIG.

Participate in self-inspections.

System Recovery and Continuity

Ensure system recovery and reconstitution processes are developed and monitored to ensure the authorization boundary can be recovered based on its availability level determination.

ISSO Support

Conduct the duties of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) if one is not present and/or available.

Qualifications

Clearance

TS/SCI clearance [Required].

Must be willing to obtain a CI Poly [Required].

Education

Bachelor's degree [Required].

Four years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree [Required].

Experience

7-9 years of related experience [Required].

Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM [Required].

SAP experience [Required].

Certifications

IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification [Required].