Information Systems Security Manager

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking an Information Systems Security Manager with TS/SCI for a role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill an Information Systems Security Manager position at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA.

The ideal candidate must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have at least 5-7 years of proven expertise with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and JSIG authorization process. They should also have DoD Directive M IAT Level II or IAM Level I certification.

If you're interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary:
HRUCKUS seeks an Information Systems Security Manager for a role supporting the Department of the Air Force at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA.

Position Description:
The ISSM's primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under its 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.

Position Job Duties:

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures
• Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF), with emphasis on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process
• Advise the 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 cybersecurity 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 are 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 cybersecurity 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 systems 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 are 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) in accordance with the JSIG
• Participate in self-inspections
• Conduct the duties of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) if one is not present and/or available

Position Qualifications:

• 5 - 7 years of related experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process.
• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM
• Must have working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager Level I within 6 months of the date of hire.

Security Clearance:

• Must possess current Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Details:

• Job Title:
  Information Systems Security Manager
• Location:
  Hanscom AFB, MA
• Security Clearance Requirement:
  TS/SCI
• Assignment Type
  : Full-time
• Salary:
  Dependent on the candidate's experience, with a target range of up to $139,000.