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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to join our team.

Note, this position requires an  Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and prior experience in special access programs (SAP). 

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vestingSemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

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

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security
program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructuresDevelop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines
of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasize on Joint
Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization processAdvise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issuesPerform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customersAdvise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processesEvaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization to
government PMsDevelop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security ProgramEnsure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive the
necessary technical and security training to carry out their dutiesDevelop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment
documentationEnsure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of
hardware and mediaDevelop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the features and
assurances required for each protection level functioningMaintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modificationsInstitute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charterDevelop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating and
reporting security violations and incidentsEnsure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability
has been discovered within a systemEnsure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, to
include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirementsEnsure 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 neededAssess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the
authorizationEnsure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for all
authorization boundaries under your purviewReview AIS assessment plansCoordinate 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 boundariesEnsure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and
firmware and that they are properly documentedEnsure 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 determinationEnsure all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individualsEnsure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycleDevelop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIGParticipate in self-inspectionsConduct the duties of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) if one is not present and/or available

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

Minimum 7 years related experience; 9+ years experience desired Must having working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standardsPrior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Manager Level III or Information Assurance Architect and Engineer Level I within 6 months of the date of hire

Clearance Requirements:

Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI EligibilityEligibility for access to Special Access Program InformationWillingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

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