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

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM) for Special Programs information system security programs assists the ISSM in managing and overseeing all development, authorization, and compliance measures associated with ARL classified IS. The role also assists the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) in maintaining security standards and compliance with requirements set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives, and DoD security manuals.

Requirements

HS/GED
Nine years of 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 the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects
Ability to work with people in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in 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 of varying complexity.
Work 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 and verify the duties performed by Information System Security Officers (ISSOs).
Review and inspect the professional auditing of Special Programs classified Information Systems at ARL: UT, conducted by ISSOs, to maintain compliance with the sponsor assessment and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).
Prepare documents, perform IS configuration validation, verification/testing of 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 followed.
Provide training and guidance to others on ensuring and maintaining the security posture of all information systems and implementing security control requirements.
Perform administrative functions needed for the maintenance of the CSSO’s portfolio, including conducting self-inspections and initiating/tracking security administrative requirements as required by government regulations.
Administer and track 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 cognizant security agencies, and access roster maintenance.
Perform other related functions as assigned.