Special Programs Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM)

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Special Programs Alternate Information Systems Security Manager to oversee planning, implementation, and compliance for ARL classified information systems. You will work with ISSMs/ISSOs, ensure RMF adherence, and maintain system authorizations on a Pickle Research Campus site.

Ideal candidates have a strong information assurance background, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain DoD 8570.01 IAT II certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Five years information assurance experience in Windows/Linux.
• Experience developing and implementing information assurance policy.
• Previous experience as Assistant ISSM or ISSM.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must obtain DoD 8570.01 IAT II certification within 6 months.
• Continued compliant certification required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist ISSM with planning and daily administration of security actions for classified IS.
• Conduct self-inspections of Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) compliance.
• Review audits of classified IS to maintain JSIG compliance.
• Assist CPSO in preparing for security inspections and evaluations.
• Prepare IS change management, validation, and media protection documents.
• Manage user access and ensure security training across the lab.
• Coordinate security posture guidance with staff and sponsors.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows

Linux

RMF knowledge

JSIG familiarity

Job description

Special Programs Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM)

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose The Special Programs Alternate Information Systems Security Manager assists in managing and overseeing all development, authorization and compliance measures associated with ARL Classified IS operations under the security cognizance of multiple program sponsors.

Responsibilities

Assist the Special Programs ISSM in providing technical planning, expertise, oversight and daily administration of security actions for a variety of classified information systems ranging in a wide degree of complexity, and works directly with information system sponsors and sponsor ISSMs to meet federal requirements under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and to maintain system authorizations.

Responsible for conducting self-inspections of information system Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) compliance along with the verification of the duties performed by Information System Security Officers (ISSOs).

Review and inspect the professional auditing of Special Programs classified Information Systems at the Applied Research Laboratories: University of Texas at Austin (ARL:UT), conducted by ISSOs, in order to maintain compliance with the sponsor assessment and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).

Assist the CPSO in preparing for and conducting security inspections, reviews, and evaluations.

Prepares documents, IS configuration validation, verification/testing hardware/software change management, media protection and file transfers.

Develops, maintains, and updates Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documents necessary for tracking IS security requirements to achieve and maintain system authorizations.

Responsible for managing user IS access and use compliance in accordance with applicable directives.

Ensures all training requirements are met for lab personnel who utilize secure information systems.

Responsible for assisting the Special Programs ISSM in ensuring that Lab wide information security standards, policies, and practices are being followed, and closely coordinate with and provide training and guidance to others within the laboratory, on ensuring and maintaining the security posture of all information systems as well as implementing security control requirements.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field.
• Five years of information assurance experience in Windows/ Linux systems.
• Experience developing and implementing information assurance policy.
• Previous experience serving as an Assistant ISSM, ISSM, or equivalent duties.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize projects.
• Experience supporting various system configurations.
• Experience with program management.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• US Citizen.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
• Employment is contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period specified in the job offer.
• Employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility.
• Eligibility for access to classified information must continue without interruption during employment.
• Employment will be contingent on selected applicant obtaining a DoDM 8570.01 compliant certification, equivalent to IAT Level II within 6 months of start date.
• Continued compliant certification, equivalent to IAT Level II is required during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six years of experience in information assurance in a National Security computing environment.
• Three years of experience with the Risk Management Framework methodology.
• Knowledge of Classified Information System requirements and government regulations.
• Experience with policy creation, documentation preparation and maintenance.
• Windows and Linux Operating System knowledge
• Experience conducting security audits of information systems.
• SIEM Tool Experience (Splunk, Wireshark, etc.).
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS/Nessus, Retina, MBSA, etc.).
• Possess a current DoDM 8570.01 compliant certification, equivalent to Information Assurance Technical (IAT)/Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III (i.e. CISSP).
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc. Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Work Conditions

Standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Some weekend, evening and holiday work Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
• Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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Salary Range

$83,000 - $124,800+/negotiable depending on qualifications

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays