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Applied Research Solutions

Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Applied Research Solutions, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245

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Overview

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to provide support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) Division. C3BM is tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network to provide resilient decision advantage and enable the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition forces to win against the pacing challenge. The candidate will provide Systems Engineering assistance applying a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process, and will support the design, operation, and sustainment of systems covering tasks throughout the acquisition life cycle (requirements analysis through system disposal). This is a full-time position that can be worked out of LA AFB, El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

Provide ISSM support that will be the primary cybersecurity technical advisor to the Authorizing Official (AO), Program Manager (PM), and Information System Owner (ISO). For base enclaves, the ISSM may manage the installation cybersecurity program as a function of the Wing Cybersecurity Office; that program ISSM may also serve as the system ISSM for the enclave and report to the CS/CC as the PM for the base enclave.

Ensure the integration of cybersecurity into, and throughout, the lifecycle of the IT, on behalf of the AO and in accordance with DoDI 8510.01.

Complete and maintain required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN17-1303. Individuals must be a U.S. citizen.

Ensure all AF IT cybersecurity-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.

Support the PM or ISO in maintaining current authorization to operate, and approval to connect and in implementing corrective actions identified in the plan of action and milestones.

Coordinate, with the PM and AO staffs, development of an ISCM strategy and monitor any proposed or actual changes to the system and its environment.

Continuously monitor the IT and environment for security-relevant events, assess proposed configuration changes for potential impact to the cybersecurity posture, and assess the quality of security controls implementation against performance indicators.

Ensure cybersecurity-related events or configuration changes that impact AF IT authorization or adversely impact the security posture are formally reported to the AO and other affected parties, such as IOs and stewards and AOs of interconnected IT.

Appoint IS Security Officers (ISSOs) and provide oversight to ensure ISSOs follow established cybersecurity policies and procedures IAW DoDI 8500.01.

Ensure all ISSOs receive necessary technical training and obtain cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN17-1301, AFMAN17-1303, and maintain proper clearances IAW DoDI 8500.01.

Ensure AF IT is acquired, documented, operated, used, maintained, and disposed of properly IAW DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 8510.01.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Technical Experience

Active Top Secret Security Clearance required.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

BA/BS Degree.

10 years of directly related experience with five years of experience in a DoD setting.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

Job Details

Employment type: Full-time

Location: Los Angeles/El Segundo, CA (LA AFB)

Seniority level: Senior

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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