Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) - Active TS/SCI

Job Description

Job Description

Serve as principal advisor on information system security for Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting DoD agencies. Provide day-to-day support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities at Eglin, Florida. This is a direct hire, on-site role requiring locals and active TS/SCI clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform oversight of information system security program policy, with emphasis on integrating SAP network infrastructures.
• Develop and oversee operational security implementation policy and guidelines based on Risk Management Framework (RMF) and JSIG authorization process.
• Advise on RMF assessment and authorization issues, risk assessments, and recommendations for DoD customers.
• Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes.
• Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations to government PMs.
• Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program.
• Ensure IAOs, network administrators, and cyber security personnel receive required technical and security training.
• Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action on system assessment documentation.
• Establish approved procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware and media.
• Develop and execute security assessment plans to verify protection levels.
• Maintain repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications.
• Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, including investigation and reporting.
• Ensure corrective measures for discovered incidents or vulnerabilities.
• Establish data ownership, accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements for each authorization boundary.
• Develop and implement information security education, training, and awareness program.
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to determine additional safeguards.
• Assess system, environment, and operational changes affecting authorization.
• Ensure valid authorization determination for all boundaries.
• Review AIS assessment plans.
• Coordinate with PSO or security officials on external information systems.
• Conduct periodic security posture assessments.
• Institute and implement Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter.
• Ensure configuration management for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware.
• Ensure periodic testing using intrusion/attack detection tools.
• Ensure system recovery and reconstitution processes match availability levels.
• Keep all authorization documentation current and accessible.
• Address system security requirements across the life cycle.
• Participate in self-inspections and periodic security reviews.
• Coordinate technical security issues with ISSE.
• Provide expert research, analysis, leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for cyber security and IT team members.
• Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) per JSIG.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for Special Access Program Information.
• Willingness to submit to Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience (4 years).
• 7-9 years experience with RMF and JSIG authorization process.
• Prior experience in ISSO or ISSM roles.
• Working knowledge of DoD, National, service, and agency security policies, manuals, and standards.
• Meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification within 6 months of hire.
• Native or bilingual proficiency in English.
• 7 years total relevant experience.