Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):

Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Provide technical and procedural IS Security advice to government and industrial teams. Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues. Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of External Information Systems (e.g. guest systems, interconnected system with another organization); Oversee ISSOs under their purview to ensure they follow established IS policies and procedures; Assume ISSO responsibilities in the absence of the ISSO; maintain required IA certifications; Ensure System Administrators (SA) monitor all available resources that    provide warnings of system vulnerabilities or ongoing attacks; Ensure all ISSOs receive the necessary technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) to carry out their duties; Ensure approved procedures are used for sanitizing and releasing system components and media; Maintain a repository of all security authorizations for IS under their purview; Coordinate IS security inspections, tests, and reviews; Ensure proper measures are taken when an IS incident or vulnerability is discovered; Ensure data ownership and responsibilities are established for each IS, and specific requirements (to include accountability, access and special handling requirements) are enforced; Ensure development and implementation of an effective IS security education, training, and awareness program; Ensure CM policies and procedures for authorizing the use of hardware/software on an IS are followed.  Any additions, changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware must be coordinated with the appropriate AO prior to the addition, change or modification; Serve as a voting member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and/or the Risk Executive Board, if applicable.  The ISSM shall have authority to veto any proposed change they feel is detrimental to security. Appeals on an ISSM/ISSO veto may be taken to the AO. The ISSM may elect to delegate this responsibility to the ISSO;  Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures; Manage, maintain, and execute the information security continuous monitoring plan; Ensure a record is maintained of all security-related vulnerabilities and ensure serious or unresolved violations are reported to the AO/DAO; and Assess changes to the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the security authorization. Develop concept of operations for new systems.

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