Job Title
Special Programs Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM)
Department
Applied Research Laboratories
Location
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Hours
40 hours per week
FLSA Status
Exempt
Start Date
Immediately
Position Duration
Expected to continue
Job Summary
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
- 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.
- Conduct self‑inspections of information system Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) compliance and verify the duties performed by Information System Security Officers (ISSOs). Review and inspect professional auditing of Special Programs classified Information Systems at the Applied Research Laboratories: University of Texas at Austin (ARL:UT), conducted by ISSOs, to maintain compliance with the sponsor assessment and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).
- Assist the CPSO in preparing for and conducting security inspections, reviews, and evaluations.
- Prepare documents, configuration validations, verify/testing hardware/software change management, media protection, and file transfers. Develop, maintain, and update Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documents necessary for tracking IS security requirements to achieve and maintain system authorizations.
- Manage user IS access and use compliance in accordance with applicable directives. Ensure all training requirements are met for lab personnel who utilize secure information systems.
- Assist the Special Programs ISSM in ensuring that Lab‑wide information security standards, policies, and practices are being followed, and 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.
- The incumbent may perform other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or a related field.
- Five years of information assurance experience in Windows/Linux systems.
- Experience developing and implementing information assurance policy.
- Previous experience serving as an Assistant ISSM, ISSM, or equivalent duties.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to prioritize projects.
- Experience supporting various system configurations.
- Experience with program management.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- US citizen.
- Applicant 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 this position. Employment is contingent upon submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a specified time period 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.
- Must obtain a DoDM 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
- Six years of experience in information assurance in a National Security computing environment.
- Three years of experience with the Risk Management Framework methodology.
- Knowledge of Classified Information System requirements and government regulations.
- Experience with policy creation, documentation preparation, and maintenance.
- Windows and Linux Operating System knowledge.
- Experience conducting security audits of information systems.
- SIEM tool experience (Splunk, Wireshark, etc.).
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS/Nessus, Retina, MBSA, etc.).
- Possess a current DoDM compliant certification, equivalent to Information Assurance Technical (IAT)/Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III (i.e., CISSP).
- Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
Benefits
- 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage.
- Retirement contributions.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Paid holidays.
Working Conditions
- Standard office conditions.
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
- Manual dexterity required.
- Some weekend, evening, and holiday work.
- Possible interstate/intradistrict travel.
Salary Range
$83,000 – $124,800+ (negotiable depending on qualifications).
Required Materials
- Resume/CV.
- Three work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
- Letter of interest.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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