Information security manager Jobs in Denver, CO

Type of Requisition :

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess :

Top Secret / SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain :

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust / Other Required :

None

Job Family : Information Security

Job Qualifications : Skills :

Information Security, Information Security Management, Information System Security

Certifications : None

Experience :

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required :

Job Description :

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.

Performance shall include :

Lead, cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with other DoD agencies managers, data stewards, and senior leadership to foster productive and positive cyber security profile

Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of the Cyber Security Program

Provide expert input to the formulation of cyber security policies 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

Develop and implement a security assessment plan

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 PM’s

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

Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter

Maintain a and / or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications

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

Establish and develop a self-inspection program within the organization

Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology

Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with ISSE

Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility as it pertains to cyber security and information technology activities

Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG

Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members

Experience :

10+ years related experience

2+ years SAP experience r equired

Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM

Education :

Master's degree or equivalent experience (6 years)

Certifications : None

Clearance

Current - TS / SCI

Willing to obtain - TS / SCI with CI poly

Additional Requirements

Must have expert knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards

Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE :

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with additional paid vacation and holidays

Defense #AFSAPopportunities

The likely salary range for this position is $127,254 - $161,690. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Travel Required :

10-25%

T elecommuting Options :

Onsite

Work Location :

USA CO Colorado Springs

Additional Work Locations :

Total Rewards at GDIT :

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work / life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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