ANG DSS Information Systems Security Analyst - Empower AI Inc.

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Empower AI is in search on an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to support the Air National Guard Decision Support System (ANG DSS) as part of the Air National Guard Web Tools and Cloud Support Services (AWTCSS) Contract.  The ISSM will perform the following functions: 

• Conduct information system security inspections, tests, and reviews of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Assurance Package to ensure ANG DSS maintains an Authority to Operate (ATO). Update artifacts and information within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to validate Security Controls and Assessments. Develop Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) for non-compliant items. 

• Implement and enforce a formal information system security program, including development and review of systems security plans, cyber security policies, security control assessments, contingency plans, configuration management plans, incident response plans, plan of actions and milestones, risk management plans, vulnerability scanning, and/or vulnerability management plans. 

• Demonstrate hands-on knowledge and experience with Information Assurance/Cyber Engineering requirements, design and implementation to include systems engineering principles, requirements analysis, system development (software and hardware), network security architecture concepts (e.g., topology, protocols, components, etc.), and IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption, etc.). 

• Ensures software, hardware, and firmware complies with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., security technical implementation guides /security requirement guides). 

• Ensures cybersecurity-related events or configuration changes that impact AF IT authorization or adversely impact the security posture are formally reported to the AO and other affected parties, such as IOs and stewards and AOs of interconnected IT. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Information Assurance Management, Computer Science, or related field. (May be substituted for relevant work experience).

• IAM Level II DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certification, or higher (CAP, CASP, CISA, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC)).

• Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publications (specifically NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-37), including development and maintenance of associated certification and accreditation documentation.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BY LEVEL:

• 2 – 7 Years

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to manage the Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) documents associated with Information Systems. 

• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and time-management skills.

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