Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The ISSM's primary function will be to work within Special Access Programs (SAPs) and SCI facilities to the EN Directorate supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts while supporting the Cyber Resiliency of Weapon Systems (CROWS).

Responsibilities include:

• The contractor shall evaluate assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization to Government Program Managers.

• The contractor shall develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation.

• The contractor shall perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures.

• The contractor shall verify authorization is accomplished on each AIS.
• The contractor shall perform risk assessments and make recommendations to customers.
• The contractor shall periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology.

• The contractor shall develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program.

• The contractor shall ensure all personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties.

• The contractor shall confirm proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system.

• The contractor shall guarantee approved procedures are in place for clearing, purging, declassifying, and releasing system memory, media, and output.
• The contractor shall conduct assessment tests that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level are functional.

• The contractor shall maintain a repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications.

• The contractor shall coordinate AIS security inspections, tests, and reviews.
• The contractor shall develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, and for investigating and reporting security violations and incidents.

• The contractor shall confirm data ownership and responsibilities are established for each AIS, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements.

• The contractor shall ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local AIS security training.

• The contractor shall guarantee system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle.

• The contractor shall confirm security assessments and audits are completed and documented.

• The contractor shall evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed.

• The contractor shall assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization.

• The contractor shall review AIS assessment plans.
• The contractor shall conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the AIS.
• Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant AIS software, hardware, and firmware are properly documented.

• The contractor shall guarantee system recovery processes are monitored to ensure that security features and procedures are properly restored.

• The contractor shall certify all AIS authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.

• The contractor shall participate in self-inspections; identify security discrepancies and report security incidents.

• The contractor shall coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with SSE Perform file transfers between local systems to storage devices.

• The contractor shall provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Team Members.

• The contractor shall deliver expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility.

• The contractor shall must be familiar with current security policy/manuals and have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.

• The contractor shall display working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

• The contractor shall possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.

• The contractor shall have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimal travel
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ten (10) or more years of experience
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 3 or Information Assurance Manager Level3 within six (6) months of the date of hire
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)