Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) III

General Dynamics - IT; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a senior cyber security professional in Fort Walton Beach, FL to lead and coordinate RMF/JSIG-based security efforts across DoD programs.

The role requires 10+ years of related experience, a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and advanced degrees. You will develop security plans, advise on authorization issues, and mentor the cyber security team to ensure compliant security operations.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with relevant experience.
• Experience implementing RMF and JSIG-based authorization.
• Strong knowledge of DoD information assurance policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate with DoD agencies, managers, and senior leadership on cyber security programs.
• Develop and implement security assessment plans and RMF-based authorizations.
• Advise on RMF assessment, remediation, and authorization issues.
• Maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program (ISSP) and ensure training for staff.

Skills

RMF

JSIG

DoD security

ISSO

ISSM

Cyber security

Policy development

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Associate’s degree in a related area

Tools

Security policy frameworks

Job description

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL

Responsibilities

• Lead, cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with other DoD agencies managers, data stewards, and senior leadership to foster productive and positive cyber security profile.
• Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of the Cyber Security Program.
• Provide expert input to the formulation of cyber security policies 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.
• Develop and implement a security assessment plan.
• 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 PM’s.
• 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.
• Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter.
• Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications.
• 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.
• Establish and develop a self-inspection program within the organization.
• Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology.
• Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with ISSE.
• Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility as it pertains to cyber security and information technology activities.
• Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members.
• Must have expert knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards.

Experience

10+ years related experience. 2+ years SAP experience required. Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM.

Education

Master's degree OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 2 years’ experience OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 4 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (6 years)

Qualifications

• IAT Level III or IAM Level III ClearanceCurrent Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.

Notes

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