Information System Security Manager (ISSM) / Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Support Specialist

Aleut Career•Vandenberg, CA

1d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Aleut is seeking a qualified and experienced Information System Security Manager (ISSM)/Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Support Specialist to support the 55th Training Squadron (55 TRS). In this role, the ISSM/ISSO Support Specialist is responsible for implementing, managing, and enforcing Air Force Information Assurance (IA) policies and cybersecurity requirements in support of 55 TRS operations. This position works in close coordination with Government leadership and the host unit IA Office to ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity directives across NIPR and SIPR environments. The ISSM/ISSO Support Specialist serves as a critical advisor on IA program management, user access controls, compliance monitoring, and incident response. WORK STARTS 27 APRIL

Requirements

5 years of experience in Information Assurance
5 years of experience communicating and reviewing security responsibilities before granting user access to Information Systems
5 years of experience in processing 2583s and 2586s
5 years of experience in managing SCIF operations
Active or current Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility required.
Current IAT Level II certification
One of the following certifications: CAP (Certified Authorization Professional) GSLC (GIAC Security Leadership Certification) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science
6 years’ work may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree
Associate’s Degree plus 4 years’ work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of Air Force IA policies and accreditation processes
Experience supporting classified environments
Experience with incident response and risk mitigation
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with Government leadership and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Identify IA requirements, personnel, processes, and procedures in coordination with Government/COR.
Implement and enforce Air Force IA policies and procedures in accordance with applicable AFIs and DoD 8140.01.
Maintain IA Workforce Management training and DoD IA Management Level II baseline certification requirements.
Assist the host unit IA Office in fulfilling IA oversight and compliance responsibilities.
Ensure all users (students and staff) possess appropriate security clearances, need-to-know authorization, and required IA training prior to system access.
Ensure annual IA refresher training compliance for all personnel.
Process approximately 50 NIPR/SIPR user accounts annually and ensure student accounts are active on the first day of class.
Coordinate hardware, software, and firmware changes with host unit IA and system-level IA Managers/Officers.
Report IA incidents and vulnerabilities through proper chain of command and initiate corrective actions.
Implement and maintain IA countermeasures including COMSEC, COMPUSEC, and EMSEC.
Manage alternate logon tokens as the local trusted agent.
Interface with EITDR and eMASS for system accreditation and compliance documentation.
Conduct Telecommunication Assessment and Monitoring Program (TMAP) reviews and submit required documentation.
Ensure EMSEC compliance and submit required support tickets via Remedy.