Information Protection SME

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking an Information Protection SME to provide security management and support for defense acquisition systems at Wright-Patterson AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, Acquisition Security, Personnel Security, Information Protection, Industrial Security, Information Security, Physical Security, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection, OPSEC, COMSEC, and International Program Security support to the Directorate’s Security Division and Weapon System Program Offices during the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems within the framework of the defense acquisition management system.
• Provide information protection oversight for all aspects of system protection, technology protection, and program protection planning as pertains to the Directorate’s programs.
• Assist in maintaining secure facilities and respond to alarms of the government facilities.
• Assist in receiving and protecting classified information.
• Assist with ensuring classification, safeguarding and declassifying national security information determinations are made in conjunction with the program manager and technical staff of system/program involved.
• Provide technical assistance and support to the Mobility Directorate Security Office.
• Maintain and support DoD and AF classified computing systems and networks to include cybersecurity, RMF, personnel processing for access to DoD SIPRNet and other classified systems.
• Assist with supporting technical implementation, maintenance, and oversight of the following elements of the directorate's Automated Data Processing (ADP) security program: certification, risk analysis, and operational support.
• Assist with preparing system security plans for classified systems; accessing the Government-provided electronic messaging system on SIPRNet; and monitoring the organization's mailbox regularly to ensure messages requiring action are promptly acted upon.
• Assist with reporting system security incidents, classified message incidents, vulnerabilities, and virus attacks according to AFSSI 5021; and ensuring information systems are cleared or sanitized according to AFSSI 5020.

Qualifications

15+ years experience supporting information security including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must be Security+ CE certified or hold a similar certification in compliance with DoD 8570 requirements. Successful completion of DoD’s Security Fundamentals Professional Certification or Industrial Security Oversight Certification is highly desired. Able to demonstrate experience and expertise in the DoD’s information, industrial, operations, personnel and communications security disciplines, within the framework of the defense acquisition management system and program protection planning. Able to obtain/maintain classified systems administrative privileges for SIPRNet and other systems. Proficiency in currently utilized Windows OS, Windows group policy objects, DoD cybersecurity, NIST RMF, STIGs, Endpoint Security System/ SS//HBS and DoD PKI. Must be able to perform analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative tasks focused on the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss. Must have thorough knowledge of Federal government, DoD, and Air Force guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations as they pertain to security. Possess the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in the technical/professional field. Possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Must be highly organized and detail-oriented. Must be willing to travel if necessary. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled