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The successful candidate will assist the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing (350 SWW), at Eglin AFB, Florida. The 350 SWW is the technical focal point for all electronic warfare (EW) support of warfighter systems for the Combat Air Forces (CAF). The mission of the 350 SWW is to develop and test mission data (MD) to defeat enemy radar and infrared guided missile systems, thus enhancing aircrew and aircraft survivability in combat. This mission includes operational EW testing, MD development/validation/verification, force development evaluation execution and facilitating foreign materiel exploitation.

Individual will support the 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron (36 EWS) at Eglin AFB, FL, as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for various information systems (IS).

Role and Responsibilities

• Primarily perform duties of an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in an Advanced Programs laboratory but will additionally assist laboratory staff in the secure development, configuration management (CM), implementation of security controls, and management of the continuous monitoring programs in accordance with DoD cybersecurity guidance.
• Author multiple Risk Management Framework (RMF) Bodies of Evidence (BOE) to obtain each new system Authority to Operate (ATO) for organizational use within the environment.
• Produce a high volume of written documentation throughout the life cycle for a numerous systems and multiple networks under multiple classification levels.
• Conduct technical and non-technical reviews and audits as prescribed by the Information System Security Manager (ISSM).
• Self-starter, able to multi-task and perform effectively in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment with very little supervision.
• Ability to recognize that System Administrators (SA) are monitoring all available resources that provide warnings of system vulnerabilities or an ongoing attack.

• Master’s Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience is required. A Bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of experience, or Associates degree plus 14 years’ experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrated the ability to develop one of-a kind Information System (IS) from initial concept to full operations in accordance with the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG).
• Skilled implementation of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security control guidance to build Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM) and assessed the vulnerability of various operating systems within the physical operating environment.
• Detailed involvement in developing and executing Plan of Actions and Milestone (POA&Ms) for each IS.
• Highly experienced in interacting with Government Special Access Security (SAP) Officer (GSSO) for Program Security Officer (PSO) or through the Special Security Representative (SSR) for Special Security Officer (SSO) to attain External Information Systems (EIS) (e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization) approvals.
• Maintained required Information Assurance (IA) certifications in accordance with DoDM 8570.01 for Information Assurance Management Level II (IAM II). Requires a minimum approved baseline certification of CAP, CASP+CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, OR CCISO.
• Experienced in periodic testing to evaluate the security postures of IS by employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools (shared responsibility with ISSOs).
• Experienced as a an ISSM who understands the approved procedures used for sanitizing and releasing system components and media in accordance with specific security channel guidance.
• Experienced as a well-organized ISSM sustaining a large repository of all organizational or system-level cybersecurity related BOE with total compliance of supporting documentation for each IS under your purview to obtain Authorization Official’s approval.
• Prepared and guided units through IS security inspections, tests, and reviews (from local, MAJCOM to Air Staff level inspections).
• Ensured proper measures were taken when an IS incident or vulnerability is discovered
• Directed data ownership enforcement and specific requirements (to include accountability, access and special handling requirements).
• Ensured development and implementation of a highly effective IS security education, training, and awareness program.
• Implemented CM policies and procedures for authorizing the use of hardware/software on an IS through a Configuration Control Board. Coordinated changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware with the GSSO/SSR and appropriate AO prior to the addition, change or modification.
• Maintained a working knowledge of multiple system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures to support Security Control Assessor evaluations.
• Managed, maintained, and executed multiple information security continuous monitoring plans.
• Written multiple Security Impact Analysis papers to support security changes to each system and network that obtained AO approvals.
• Demonstrated performance as an ISSM with the ability to perform standard OSHA single person lifting (approx. 40 lbs.) to assist with setup of site equipment.
• Active Top Secret security clearance adjudicated within five years.

Preferred Skills

• Interpersonal skills (written and verbal) necessary to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Able to provide current Advanced Program and Sensitive Compartmental Information references.
• Experienced in system periods of processing for a diverse grouping of security levels.
• Ability to develop facility and system concept in MS Visio

Additional Notes

This position requires candidates possess a current TOP SECRET security clearance in order to access classified information. Inability to maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance will result in a candidate being ineligible for this position.