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Information System Security Manager (ISSM) II

Location: Bedford, Massachusetts Categories: Cybersecurity Req ID: 2024-9593 Potential to Telecommute: No
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Job Description

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to join our team.

Note, this position requires an  Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and prior experience in special access programs (SAP). 

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

  • Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
  • Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
  • 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
    • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
    • Flexible schedules
    • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
    • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
    • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
    • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
    • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
    • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  • Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

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 Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartment efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

  • 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 DoD agency customers
  • 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 IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security 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 cyber security 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
  • Conduct the duties of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) if one is not present and/or available

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

  • Minimum 7 years related experience; 9+ years experience desired
  • Must having working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards
  • Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

  • Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Manager Level III or Information Assurance Architect and Engineer Level I within 6 months of the date of hire

Clearance Requirements:

  • Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
  • Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
  • Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

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Opportunities at MTSI

MTSI maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, the opportunity to be an employee-owner, and challenging work assignments with significant opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities at MTSI, you must complete an online application.

EEO Statement: MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with MTSI and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to jobs@mtsi-va.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

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