Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) III Job at General Dynamics Information Technology, Colorado Springs, CO

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  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

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.

Performance shall include:

  • 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

  • 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

Experience:

  • 10+ years related experience

  • 2+ years SAP experience r equired

  • Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM

Education:

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience (6 years)

Certifications:

  • IAT Lvl III or IAM Lvl III - within 6 months of the date of hire.

Clearance

  • Current - TS/SCI

  • Willing to obtain - TS/SCI with CI poly

Additional Requirements

  • Must have expert knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards

  • Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  • Rest and recharge with additional paid vacation and holidays

#Defense #AFSAPopportunities

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security - Cisco - Cisco

GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area,

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