Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for our operations at Hill Air Force Base. 

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:

MTSI Cyber Cell team is seeking an ISSM to be responsible for providing oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of information system security program policy in support of Sentinel Program for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) under the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. Approximately 90% of time will be supporting information system security authority to operate (ATO) and continuous-ATO (C-ATO) for MLS systems that support digital mission and acquisition efforts for AFNWC. This position will be a part of the team of both government and industry engineers, developers, program managers, information technology SME’s, Information Assurance / Cybersecurity SMEs, and other professionals supporting mission objectives.  The additional 10% of time will be supporting and leading internal company specific strategic initiatives helping to establish MTSI as a leader in cyber support and services.

Travel within CONUS may be required up to 50%.

Duties:

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing MLS network infrastructures.
• Perform analysis of network security, based upon the DCID 6/3, DITSCAP, DIACAP, and NISPOM Chapter 8 certification and accreditation process; advise customer on IT certification and accreditation issues.
• Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to customers.
• Advise Government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes.
• Evaluate certification documentation and provide written recommendations for accreditation to Government PM’s.
• Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology.
• Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program.
• Ensure that all Information Assurance Owners (IAOs), network administrators, and other Automated Information System (AIS) personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties.
• Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the designated approval authority (DAA) of system certification documentation.
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, purging, declassifying, and releasing system memory, media, and output.
• Conduct certification tests that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level are functional.
• Maintain a repository for all system certification/accreditation documentation and modifications.
• Coordinate AIS security inspections, tests, and reviews.
• Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, and for 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 AIS, 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 AIS security training.
• Ensure that security testing and evaluations are completed and documented.
• 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 accreditation.
• Ensure that certification is accomplished on each AIS Review AIS test plans.
• Conduct periodic testing of the security posture of the AIS.
• Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant AIS software, hardware, and firmware are properly documented.
• Ensure that system recovery processes are monitored to ensure that security features and procedures are properly restored.
• Ensure all AIS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle.
• Participate in self-inspections; identify security discrepancies and report security incidents.
• Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with System Security Engineer (SSE).
• Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility.
• Perform file transfers between local systems to storage devices.
• Provide mentoring, and quality assurance for team members.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Qualifications:

Position Requirements:

• Meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 3 and Information Assurance Manager Level 2 within six (6) months of the date of hire.
• 5 years of relevant expereince 
• 2+ years of experience in an SAP environment
• Familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DCIDs/JSIG/RMF and other guiding policy documents
• Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners
• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel within the organizational geographic Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)

Education Requirements:  

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related fields.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active security clearance (e.g., Secret, Top Secret) required

Travel Requirements:  

• Must be able to travel monthly.

U.S. Citizenship required

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