Position Summary:

Secure Your Future with the University of Dayton: Information Systems Security Manager! The University of Dayton, a top-tier Catholic research university, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Systems Security Manager to join our dynamic team in the UDRI - Research Administration division. This full-time position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's mission of excellence while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) is responsible for the authorization, administration, and maintenance of classified information systems (IS) and networks at various clearance levels. Responsibilities include:
• Ensure ISs are properly authorized and meeting confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements established by the government
• Enforce security policies and safeguards pertaining to the IS
• Assist with the design and implementation of contractor and government managed classified networks
• Conduct periodic reviews of ISs to ensure consistency with the authorization package
• Provide training and support to IS users
• Perform required configuration, audits, backups, and other maintenance and monitoring actions
• Draft System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and Security Control Traceability Matrixes (SCTMs), as required
• Identify system vulnerabilities and develop appropriate countermeasures
• Maintain documentation of security requirements, procedures, standards, and controls
• Perform spill mitigation and provide reports
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities and implement improvements
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management, etc.) relative to assigned duties
• Coordinate with system stakeholders and customers on system functionality and vulnerability management
• Participate in system and organization security reviews and inspections
• Serve as an alternate/primary COMSEC custodian
• Assist in the creation and management of SOPs and EAPs, as appropriate
• Assist with information security tasks for the organization, as needed
• Assist with other security related tasks, as required, to support the Office for Research Security

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 4 years’ experience in information assurance
• Minimum of three years related experience as ISSM/O
• Maintain required DoD 8140 certification and continuous professional education credits
• Experience authorizing systems under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience establishing and/or administering classified systems/networks
• In-scope, final Department of Defense Top Secret clearance
• Knowledge of requirements for the transfer and storage of controlled unclassified information (CUI)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including creation and updating of policies, documentation, and procedures
• Due to the requirements of associated research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
• If required by government agency customer, willingness to submit to a counter-intelligence polygraph test

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• CISSP Certification
• Experience providing guidance and expertise as an ISSM
• Direct experience with DCSA, JSIG, and/or ICD system authorization packages
• Experience with maintaining DoD Enterprise networks at contractor facilities
• IS troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with common Information Technology systems and services, such as Microsoft Active Directory, Hyper-V, and SharePoint
• Familiarity with COMSEC handling and accounting
• At least one year experience in SAP and/or SCI IS management or operating within these environments

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.