Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) I

General Dynamics Information Technology; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Bedford, MA is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) I to advise on security of information systems and support day-to-day activities for Collateral, SCI, and SAP programs.

The role emphasizes RMF-based policy development, SAO/DOA coordination, and security incident response while ensuring proper training and documentation across the authorization boundaries. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related information security experience.
• Prior performance as ISSO or ISSM preferred.
• SAP experience desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or Associate’s degree with 2 years experience (4 years) or equivalent.
• IAT Level II certification required.
• TS/SCI clearance with willingness to submit to a CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of information security program policy including SAP networks.
• Develop and oversee RMF-based information security implementation guidelines.
• Advise on RMF assessment and authorization issues for DoD customers.
• Coordinate security testing methodologies and processes with government PMs.
• Maintain system authorization documentation and AIS assessment plans.
• Ensure training for IAOs, network admins, and cyber personnel.

Skills

ISSM/ISSO experience

SAP experience

Security policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline OR Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Tools

IAT Level II Certification

Job description

Location: Bedford, MA

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) I

The ISSM’s primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under their purview. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures.
• Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasis on Joint.
• Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process.
• Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues.
• 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 PMs.
• 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 functioning.
• Maintain and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications.
• Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter.
• 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 training.
• 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.
• Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG.
• Participate in self-inspections.
• Conduct the duties of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) if one is not present and/or available.

Experience:

• 5+ years related experience.
• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM.
• SAP experience desired

Education:

• Bachelor’sdegreeinrelateddisciplineOR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience ORequivalentexperience(4 years)

Certifications:

• IAT Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.) or IAM Level II

Security Clearance:

• TS/SCI with willingness to submit to a CI polygraph.

Other Requirements:

• Must having working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards

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