Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM)/Assistant Contractor Special Security Of[...]

Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM)/Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer (ACSSO) – Special Programs Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories Location: Washington Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Immediately Purpose Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM) for Special Programs information system security programs. Assists the ISSM in managing and overseeing all development, authorization and compliance measures associated with ARL classified IS. Assists the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) in maintenance of security standards and compliance of requirements set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives and DoD security manual. Responsibilities Assist the Special Programs ISSM in providing technical planning, expertise, oversight and daily administration of security actions for 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. Conduct self‑inspections of information system Continuous Monitoring compliance and verify the duties performed by Information System Security Officers (ISSOs). Review and inspect professional auditing of Special Programs classified information systems at ARL (UT), conducted by ISSOs, to maintain compliance with the sponsor assessment and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG). Prepare documents, perform IS configuration validation, verification/testing of hardware/software change management, media protection and file transfers. Develop, maintain, and update Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documents required for tracking IS security requirements to achieve and maintain system authorizations. Manage user IS access and use compliance in accordance with applicable directives. Ensure all training requirements are met for personnel who use secure information systems. Assist the Special Programs ISSM in ensuring security standards, policies, and practices are followed; coordinate with and provide training and guidance to others, maintaining the security posture of all information systems and implementing security control requirements. Perform administrative functions needed for the CSSO’s portfolio, including conducting self‑inspections, initiating and tracking security administrative requirements, and administering and tracking compliant security education and associated record keeping. Assist the CSSO with information security administrative tasks: document control, visitor and meeting control, security log maintenance, and file retention. Assist the CSSO with personnel security administrative tasks: coordinate and submit program access requests, maintain personnel files, report to cognizant security agencies, and maintain the access roster. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Nine years of providing security support in a classified Department of Defense (DoD), special access (SAP), and/or sensitive compartmented information (SCI) environment. Strong communication, critical thinking, problem‑solving skills; self‑motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple projects; ability to work in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or a related field. More than nine years of experience providing security support in special access and/or sensitive compartmented information environments. Two to four years in an assistant role to a Facility Security Officer, CPSO, or CSSO. Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Knowledge of Special Access and Sensitive Compartmented Information programs and government regulations. Salary Range $83,000 – $124,800+ (negotiable depending on qualifications) Working Conditions Standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Some weekend, evening, and holiday work required. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas