Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) III

Job Description

Job Description

gTANGIBLE Corporation (gTC), is a S corporation and a registered Government contractor that provides services and solutions in:

• National Security Programs
• Professional, Administrative, and Management Support
• Mission and Warfighter Support

We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and the founder has years of successful experience in the Government contracting arena. Our leadership team is an exceptional group of Government contracting professionals. gTANGIBLE is in the process of identifying candidates for the following position.

Requisition Type: Contingent (Open)

Position Status: Full Time

Position Title: Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) III

Location: Bedford, MA

Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI, SAP Information eligible, consent for Counterintelligence polygraph

Duties and Responsibilities

The Air Force (AF) Special Access Program (SAP) Security Support Services (SSS) assists the AF cognizant security authority in oversight of enhanced National Security Objectives supporting AF SAP interests through active and integrated security operations, processes, mechanisms, and management. This support provides multi- disciplinary security support, including specialized analytical/program protection support, while being responsive and flexible to dynamic SAP security situations.

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. Primary support will be working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense,

and Military Compartment efforts. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Duties include the following:

• 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 a 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.
• 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 technologies activities.
• Establish and develop a self-inspection program within the organization Performance elements.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members.
• 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 emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process.
• Develop and implement a security assessment plan.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Master's degree and 10 years of related experience or 16 years of related experience without a degree.
• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM.
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 3 or Information Assurance Manager Level 3 within 6 months of the date of hire.
• Must having working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards.
• Minimum of 2 years of SAP experience required.
• Must be able to regularly lift up-to 50 lbs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.