Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

ARS is currently looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.  

Responsibilities include:

• Support implementation and execution of the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and cybersecurity compliance activities across assigned systems and programs.
• Assist with Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities and lifecycle cybersecurity support from system concept development through decommissioning.
• Support compliance with DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM cybersecurity policies, standards, and directives, including RMF, JSIG, NIST 800-53, and related security guidance.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, updating, and coordinating cybersecurity documentation and artifacts, including:
  • System Security Plans (SSPs)
  • Information Assurance Strategies (IASs)
  • Information Assurance Plans (IAPs)
  • Program Protection Plans (PPPs)
  • Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs)
  • Security assessments and mitigation strategies
  • Continuous Monitoring documentation
  • Configuration Management reviews
  • Verification and Validation (V&V) testing documentation
• Support cybersecurity engineering activities including architectural design, functional specifications, interface development, and hardware/software documentation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and provide recommendations to protect systems and applications from threats such as unauthorized access, denial-of-service attacks, malware, espionage, and destructive applications.
• Assist in evaluating security software, hardware, firmware, and technical implementations to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability, and non-repudiation requirements are met.
• Support system monitoring, incident reporting, access control management, and cybersecurity operations in accordance with applicable Air Force and DoD guidance.
• Assist in identifying, documenting, and resolving automation, networking, and information system security issues.
• Support database, data processing, telecommunications, and computer system development, integration, testing, and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate cybersecurity and information assurance activities between developers, user communities, program management offices, and integrated product teams.
• Prepare reports, analyses, recommendations, and corrective action plans related to cybersecurity, information assurance, and program security activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have an active Secret Clearance
• Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoD cybersecurity compliance processes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, information systems concepts, telecommunications systems, operating environments, and system architectures.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity control families, system hardening, configuration management, vulnerability assessment, and continuous monitoring practices.
• Experience supporting or developing RMF artifacts and cybersecurity documentation such as SSPs, ISAs, IAPs, IASs, and mitigation plans.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.