Information Systems Security Lead – Special Programs

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories invites applications for an Information Systems Security Officer (Special Programs). The role supports government-owned systems and critical national security computing environments, ensuring RMF artifacts and compliance with JSIG across the program.

Responsibilities include RMF BoE development, system auditing, access control, and daily IT security operations, with required DoD 8570.01 IAT II certification and security clearances

Qualifications

• HS/GED
• Three years information assurance experience in Windows/ Linux systems or related area.
• Experience developing and implementing information assurance policy
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize projects
• Experience supporting various system configurations
• Experience with auditing various OS and networks
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Information Technology (IT) Support: Provide support for government owned systems and components, install/upgrade/maintain, diagnose connectivity issues, and act as technical POC for government systems and accounts.
• Information System Administration: Manage account administration, tracking, training, and inventory for ARL government systems.
• RMF BoE development and maintenance: Advise on security in SDLC, create SSP/SCTM/POA&M, participate in risk assessments and safeguards evaluation.
• Information Security Auditing: Oversee security protections, conduct audits, and monitor systems for JSIG compliance.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Info assurance experience

Policy development

Communication skills

System troubleshooting

Security audits

Government systems support

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8570.01 IAT II certification

Tools

ArcSight

Splunk

Wireshark

ACAS/Nessus

Retina

MBSA

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories invites applications for an Information Systems Security Officer (Special Programs). The role supports government-owned systems and critical national security computing environments, ensuring RMF artifacts and compliance with JSIG across the program.

Responsibilities include RMF BoE development, system auditing, access control, and daily IT security operations, with required DoD 8570.01 IAT II certification and security clearances