Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM)/Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer (ACSSO) Special Programs

University of Texas at Austin•Washington, DC

3d•$83,000 - $124,800•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM) for Special Programs information system security programs. The role involves assisting the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in managing and overseeing all development, authorization, and compliance measures for ARL classified Information Systems (IS). Additionally, the AISSM assists the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) in maintaining security standards and ensuring compliance with requirements set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives, and DoD security manuals. The position requires technical planning, expertise, oversight, and daily administration of security actions for classified information systems of varying complexity. It involves direct collaboration with information system sponsors and sponsor ISSMs to meet Federal requirements under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and to maintain system authorizations. The role also includes conducting self-inspections for information system Continuous Monitoring compliance and verifying the duties performed by Information System Security Officers (ISSOs).

Requirements

HS/GED.
Nine years providing security support in a classified Department of Defense (DOD), special access (SAP), and/or sensitive compartmented information (SCI) environment.
Strong communication skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated with ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to work with people in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or 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.

Responsibilities

Assist the Special Programs ISSM in providing technical planning, expertise, oversight and daily administration of security actions for classified information systems.
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.
Verify the duties performed by Information System Security Officers (ISSOs).
Review and inspect the professional auditing of Special Programs classified Information Systems conducted by ISSOs to maintain compliance with the sponsor assessment and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).
Prepare documents, IS configuration validation, verification/testing hardware/software change management, media protection and file transfers.
Develop, maintain, and update Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documents necessary 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 utilize secure information systems.
Assist the Special Programs ISSM in ensuring security standards, policies, and practices are being followed.
Closely coordinate with and provide training and guidance to others on ensuring and maintaining the security posture of all information systems as well as implementing security control requirements.
Perform administrative functions needed for the maintenance of the CSSO’s portfolio, including: conducting self-inspections, initiating and tracking security administrative requirements as required by government regulations, administering and tracking compliant security education and associated record keeping.
Assist the CSSO in performing information security administrative tasks, including: document control, visitor and meeting control, security log maintenance and file retention.
Assist the CSSO in performing personnel security administrative tasks, including: coordination and submission of program access requests, maintenance of personnel files, required reporting to the cognizant security agencies and access roster maintenance.
Perform other related functions as assigned.