Information Systems Security Officer - San Antonio, United States - ManTech International Corporation

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    *****All ManTech employees will need to meet the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14042 and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance requiring all covered contractor personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.*****

    **Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future**

    The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

    **Performance shall** **include:**

    Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities

    Prepare, review, and update authorization packages

    Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media

    Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)

    Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package

    Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change

    Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly

    Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals

    Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)

    Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties

    Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans

    Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them

    Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems

    Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers

    Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview

    Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts

    **Experience:**

    5 - 7 years related experience

    Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO

    **Education:**

    Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

    **Certifications:**

    Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of the date of hire.

    **Security Clearance:**

    Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

    Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

    Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

    **Other Requirements:**

    Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs

    For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

    ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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    locationUSA-TX-San Antonio