Job Details
Overview
Credence Management Solutions, LLC (Credence) is seeking a Information Systems Security Manager at the senior level to support the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Integration Directorate at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Integration Directorate (AFNWC/NC) mission is to deliver integrated NC3 capabilities war-fighters use every day to deter and assure. The Directorate ensures ongoing NC3 programs, legacy systems and new capabilities are fully integrated as part of the Air Force s overall effort to sustain, modernize, and recapitalize the nuclear enterprise. The Directorate serves as an integrator ensuring that current and future NC3 capabilities across the spectrum are being evaluated and considered in concert.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below
The ISSM s primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under their purview. Primary support will be working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting AFNWC/NC efforts. The position will provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Requirements:
Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures
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
Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues
Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to AFNWC/NC
Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes
Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization to government PMs
Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program
Ensure that all ISSOs, network administrators, and other cybersecurity personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties
Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation
Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level functioning
Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications
Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter
Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating and reporting security violations and incidents
Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system
Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements
Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local cybersecurity training
Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed
Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization
Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries under your purview
Review AIS assessment plans
Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of external information systems (e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization)
Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the authorization boundaries
Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware and that they are properly documented
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 all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle
Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG
Participate in self-inspections
Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology
Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with IASSE
Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility as it pertains to Cybersecurity and Information Technologies activities
Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cybersecurity and Information Technology team members
Education, Requirements and Qualifications
Must have an active Top Secret clearance with Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Required to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
Minimum Education BA/BS Degree or 2-3 years of equivalent experience
7-9 years (Related experience and prior performance in roles as an ISSO or ISSM)
Certification: Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8140.01, DoD Manual 8140.03, and DoD Cyber Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity/Information Systems Security Manager within 6 months of the date of hire
Must have working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Position may require lifting of objects not to exceed 50 lbs.
May be required to walk/travel across work location.
May be required to stand for extended period of time.
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