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Information Systems Security Manager

Employer
George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, VA
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Closing date
Aug 24, 2023

Job Details

Information Systems Security ManagerGeorge Mason University's Office of Research Integrity and Assurance (ORIA), invites well-qualified candidates to apply for the position of Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) as part of the expansion of national security research in the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC)'s Rapid Prototyping Research Center (RPRC) located in Springfield, Virginia. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.About the Position: The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) will primarily be responsible for (1) supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) / NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171 and CMMC accredited systems; (2) supporting continuous security monitoring of those systems; (3) maintaining system accreditation documentation in DoD System tracking databases (e.g. eMASS); and (4) supporting regular security inspections (e.g. CCRIs). The ISSM will work onsite at the RPRC in Springfield, Virginia supporting Mason's growing portfolio of classified programs. The ISSM will report to the Director of Export Compliance and Secure Research. The ISSM will primarily focus on the security of systems maintained and operated by CEC's RPRC. Responsibilities:Serve as an ISSM for multiple systems, and ensure system processes are being followed by all personnel including privileged users;Create and maintain System Security Plans, Security Control Traceability Matrixes, Plan of Actions and Milestones, and all other RMF documentation required for supported systems;Review and evaluate RMF packages from outside organizations to provide input and recommendations to Authorizing Official;Perform Security Content Automation Protocol Compliance Checker scans to ensure configurations are in accordance with latest Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides;Perform Nessus Security scans to ensure all known vulnerabilities are mitigated or documented within a system Plan of Actions and Milestones;Interface with external entities with regards to maintaining the authorization of existing infrastructures;Perform system audits on multiple platforms and implement processes and technologies that help highlight anomalies that can be evaluated to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability are not compromised;Maintain strong security posture of all supported infrastructures; andPerform other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Master's degree in an Engineering, Computing, or closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience;US citizenship;At a minimum, an Interim SECRET clearance;Demonstrated experience working in information or cyber security roles that align with the job requirements of an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) as described in the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) Section 3.6.;Demonstrated experience working in information technology;Knowledge and experience with the DCSA Risk Management Framework (RMF);Excellent communication skills (speaking, writing, and listening) including the ability to provide feedback constructively and write and review technical documentation, security policies, plans, and procedures;Experience cultivating relationships by working collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues; andStrong organizational skills working in a multi-tasking environment, and the capacity to track and manage multiple technical artifacts and tasks in parallel.Preferred Qualifications:Three (3) years of demonstrated experience working in information or cyber security roles that align with the job requirements of an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) as described in the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) Section 3.6.;Five (5) years of demonstrated experience working in information technology;DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III Certification (CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO);DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III Certification (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH);Strong technical skills working with different networking components, operating systems, and IT devices;Experience working with various security tools, such as Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC), vulnerability scanners (Nessus), and auditing tools (Splunk);Experience in accrediting information systems through the DCSA RMF and maintaining an Approval to Operate (ATO);Experience with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS); andCompleted the DAAPM Section 3.6 ISSM required training in the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE).

For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

"Great Careers Begin at Mason! George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report "Up and Coming" spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition."

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George Mason University is a university with three campuses, each with a distinctive academic focus that plays a critical role in the economy of its region. At each campus, students, faculty, and staff have full access to all the university's resources, while duplication of programs and support services is minimized through the use of technology. In addition to the main campus in Fairfax, the university has campuses in Arlington and Prince William Counties.

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