Journeyman Information System Security Manager (ISSM) - PR 1112

PE Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for a Journeyman Information System Security Manager (ISSM) supporting Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Program at Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate will act as a technical advisor to the Program Manager and Systems Engineer, responsible for maintaining the security posture of organizational systems and ensuring compliance with DoD 8510.01. Their cybersecurity program includes architecture, requirements, policies, personnel, and processes.

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Essential Area of Responsibility:

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary. Work responsibilities may vary, depending upon assignment.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

• Be able to perform work that involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Manage the system/application Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Department of the Air Force policies (i.e., RMF).
• Develop and conduct a Continuous Monitoring plan in support of A&A activities to maintain ongoing awareness of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities, and threats to facilitate risk-based decision making.
• Maintain and report system assessment and authorization status and issues in accordance with DoD Component guidance.
• Participate in meetings/teleconferences, change control boards (CCBs) and working groups (WGs) to ensure the continued alignment of cybersecurity requirements in the technical baselines, the system security architecture, information flows, design, and security controls.
• Evaluate system sources of changes such as Deficiency Reports (DRs), Problem Reports (PRs), Change Requests/Proposals (CRs/CPs), and AF Form 1067s; provide inputs to the root cause analysis reporting and the formulation of recommended solution from alternatives; determine the security impacts of proposed or actual changes to the system, environment, threats, and vulnerabilities; and if any, document in written reports the changes/revisions to the system’s RMF artifacts.
• Review and provide inputs to modification packages, program/system documents and support agreements updates, and communications and network infrastructure upgrades to ensure proper cybersecurity configuration modification management; implementation of technical, managerial, operational requirements; and support requirements (e.g. planning, testing, test infrastructure, documentation, training, etc.) are identified.
• Perform security impact analysis on any system change and appropriately prepare letters of assurance, security impact letters, and risk assessment letters to include exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements when applicable.
• Continuously monitor intelligence and open-source information for vulnerabilities affecting AFNWC/NCL systems, assess risk, and provide POA&M recommendations to ISSM and PM as required
• Provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff; provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues.
• Coordinate Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) evaluation of program information, software, and hardware throughout the program life cycle.
• Ensure that cybersecurity-related events or configuration changes that may impact systems authorization or security posture are formally reported to the AO and other affected parties, such as IOs and stewards and AOs of interconnected DoD ISs.
• Perform cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews while ensuring they are synchronized and coordinated with affected parties and organizations..
• Ensure that Information and System Owners associated with DoD information received, processed, stored, displayed, or transmitted on each system are identified to establish accountability, access approvals, and special handling requirements.
• Maintain a repository for all organizational or system-level cybersecurity-related documentation.
• Ensure implementation of IS security measures and procedures including reporting incidents to the appropriate reporting chains and coordinating system-level responses to unauthorized disclosures.
• Ensure handling of possible or actual data spills of classified information resident in ISs, are conducted in accordance with DoD 5200.01, Volume 3.
• Ensure the secure configuration and approval of IT below the system level (i.e., products and IT services) in accordance with applicable guidance prior to acceptance into or connection to a DoD IS or PIT system.
• Prepare and record system, security status, and portfolio management information into the Air Force Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (referred to as ITIPS) for Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA); Security, Interoperability, Supportability, Sustainability, Usability (SISSU); Clinger Cohen Act; and other statutory compliance.
• Create and maintain management plans and RMF package artifacts including but not limited to: RMF Implementation Plans, System Security Management Plans, Information Support Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Security Risk Analyses, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasure Analyses, Vulnerability Management Plans, Common Control Packages, Security Concepts of Operations, Operational Security (OPSEC) Plans, Authority-to-Connect guest system packages, and other system/network security related documents.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit a monthly report that captures the status of each A&A package to include an integrated schedule capable of showing high-level views of all packages and can delve in-depth into individual packages.
• Support external teams in the evaluation of systems Cybersecurity posture to include teams performing non-regular cyber tests, war-games, cyber penetration tests, and cyber studies conducted by the NSA, DISA, Air Force Audit Agency, or other organizations.
• Maintain a current software bill of materials that contains the elements identified in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration publication.
• Perform Information Systems Security Management (722) and Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (541) Core/Additional Tasks and meet the KSAs as outlined in DoD Cyber Workforce Framework - DoDI 8140.01, DoDI 8140.02, and DoDM 8140.03.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:

• BA/BS or Master of Arts/ Master of Science (MA/MS) degree and 3-10 years of experience related to the position requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Top Secret - SCI Level.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (including Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Must be able to transport self to various facility sites, as required. If using own motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must meet the Advanced level qualification requirements for Information System Security Manager (722) or Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (541) as outlined in DoD Cyber Workforce Framework - DoDI 8140.01, DoDI 8140.02, and DoDM 8140.03.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position is estimated between $100-130K. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. PE Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

PE Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.

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