Special Programs Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM)
Description
Job Posting Title
Special Programs Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM)
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Hiring Department
Applied Research Laboratories
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Position Open To
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
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FLSA Status
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date
Immediately
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Position Duration
Expected to Continue
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Location
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
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Job Details
Purpose
The Special Programs Alternate Information Systems Security Manager assists in managing and overseeing all development, authorization and compliance measures associated with ARL Classified IS operations under the security cognizance of multiple program sponsors.
Responsibilities
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Assist the Special Programs ISSM in providing technical planning, expertise, oversight and daily administration of security actions for a variety of classified information systems ranging in a wide degree of complexity, and works directly with information system sponsors and sponsor ISSMs to meet federal requirements under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and to maintain system authorizations.
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Responsible for conducting self-inspections of information system Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) compliance along with the verification of the duties performed by Information System Security Officers (ISSOs). Review and inspect the professional auditing of Special Programs classified Information Systems at the Applied Research Laboratories: University of Texas at Austin (ARL:UT), conducted by ISSOs, in order to maintain compliance with the sponsor assessment and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
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Assist the CPSO in preparing for and conducting security inspections, reviews, and evaluations.
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Prepares documents, IS configuration validation, verification/testing hardware/software change management, media protection and file transfers. Develops, maintains, and updates Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documents necessary for tracking IS security requirements to achieve and maintain system authorizations.
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Responsible for managing user IS access and use compliance in accordance with applicable directives. Ensures all training requirements are met for lab personnel who utilize secure information systems.
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Responsible for assisting the Special Programs ISSM in ensuring that Lab wide information security standards, policies, and practices are being followed, and closely coordinate with and provide training and guidance to others within the laboratory, on ensuring and maintaining the security posture of all information systems as well as implementing security control requirements.
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Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field.
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Five years of information assurance experience in Windows/ Linux systems.
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Experience developing and implementing information assurance policy.
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Previous experience serving as an Assistant ISSM, ISSM, or equivalent duties.
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Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize projects.
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Experience supporting various system configurations.
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Experience with program management.
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Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Employment is contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period specified in the job offer. Employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility. Eligibility for access to classified information must continue without interruption during employment. Employment will be contingent on selected applicant obtaining a DoDM 8570.01 compliant certification, equivalent to IAT Level II within 6 months of start date. Continued compliant certification, equivalent to IAT Level II is required during employment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Six years of experience in information assurance in a National Security computing environment.
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Three years of experience with the Risk Management Framework methodology.
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Knowledge of Classified Information System requirements and government regulations.
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Experience with policy creation, documentation preparation and maintenance.
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Windows and Linux Operating System knowledge
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Experience conducting security audits of information systems.
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SIEM Tool Experience (Splunk, Wireshark, etc.).
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Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS/Nessus, Retina, MBSA, etc.).
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Possess a current DoDM 8570.01 compliant certification, equivalent to Information Assurance Technical (IAT)/Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III (i.e. CISSP).
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Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
General Notes
An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.
Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.
Visit our website ( www.arlut.utexas.edu ) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Salary Range
$83,000 - $124,800+/negotiable depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
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Standard office conditions
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Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
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Use of manual dexterity
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Some weekend, evening and holiday work
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Possible interstate/intrastate travel
Required Materials
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Resume/CV
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3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
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Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current positio