Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Spectrum Comm Inc; Indian Springs (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Wellness resources

Stock option plan

Job summary

Spectrum Comm Inc. seeks an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to support our customer at Creech AFB, NV. The ISSM will advise and assist with operational test planning, execution, data analysis and reporting, ensuring the security posture of IT systems.

The role requires maintaining security certifications, enforcing cybersecurity policies, and coordinating with Wing Cybersecurity and policy managers. U.S. citizen status and Top Secret/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years overseeing Air Force IT systems.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Intermediate qualification under DoD 8140.03 (WRC 722) or equivalent certifications.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist the customer with operational test planning, execution, data analysis and reporting.
• Maintain appropriate operational security posture for assigned IT.
• Enforce AF cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures.
• Ensure software, hardware, and firmware comply with security configuration guidelines.

Skills

Air Force IT systems

Cybersecurity policy enforcement

Incident handling

Education

High School Diploma

DoD 8140.03 intermediate qualification

DoD 8140.03 certifications (e.g., CISSP/CISM/CCSP)

Job description

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Spectrum is seeking a highly qualified Information Systems Security Manager to support our customer at Creech AFB, NV. In this role you will advise and assist the customer with operational test planning, execution, data analysis and reporting.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

The ISSM is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned information technologies (IT). Perform duties related to maintaining situational awareness and initiating actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture. To satisfy this requirement, the contractor will require administrative privileges for the assigned IT. Implement and enforce all AF cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures. Complete and maintain required cybersecurity certification IAW DAFMAN 17-1305. Individuals in this position must be U.S. citizens.

• Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances and need-to-know, complete annual cybersecurity training, and are aware of their responsibilities before being granted access to the IT according to DAFMAN 17-1301.
• Maintain all authorized user access control documentation IAW the applicable AF Records Information Management System.
• Ensure software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., security technical implementation guides/security requirement guides).
• Ensure proper configuration management procedures are followed prior to implementation and contingent upon necessary approval. Coordinate changes or modifications with the system-level ISSM, SCA, and/or the Wing Cybersecurity office and with the CO and group policy manager (GPM).
• Initiate protective or corrective measures when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered.
• Report security incidents or vulnerabilities to the system-level ISSM and wing cybersecurity office according to AFI 17-203, Cyber Incident Handling, and to the CO and GPM.
• Initiate exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements.
• Maintain qualification in accordance with DoD Manual 8140.03.

Experience:

• 5 years overseeing Air Force IT systems

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma
• “Intermediate” level qualification under DoD Manual 8140.03, WRC 722
• Intermediate qualification using one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CGRC (formerly CAP), CCSP, CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+), or SSCP

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan