Information Systems Security Manager

The Air Force (AF) Special Access Program (SAP) Security Support Services (SSS) assists the AF cognizant security authority in oversight of enhanced National Security Objectives supporting AF SAP interests through active and integrated security operations, processes, mechanisms, and management. This support provides multi-disciplinary security support, including specialized analytical/program protection support, while being responsive and flexible to dynamic SAP security situations.

• Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology.
• Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation.
• Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with ISSE.
• Review AIS assessment plans.
• Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customers.
• Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility as it pertains to cyber security and information technology activities.
• Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level functioning.
• Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the authorization boundaries.
• Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system.
• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures.
• Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of external information systems (e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization).
• Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware and that they are properly documented.
• Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG.
• Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements.
• Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications.
• Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating and reporting security violations and incidents.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members.
• Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties.
• Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter.
• Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes.
• Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program.
• Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle.
• Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization.
• Participate in self-inspections.
• Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process.
• Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization to government PM’s.
• Ensure periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of IS by employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools (shared responsibility with ISSOs).
• Ensure that system recovery and reconstitution processes developed and monitored to ensure that the authorization boundary can be recovered based on its availability level determination.
• Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber security training.
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed.
• Ensure all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
• Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues.
• Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries under your purview.

• Prior active duty in the U.S. Air Force a plus.
• SAP experience required.
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 or Information Assurance Manager Level 2 within 6 months of the date of hire.
• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM.
• Must have working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards.
• 7 - 9 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years).
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

• National Security Programs