Information System Security Manager (A-ISSM) / IT Security Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: (Alternate) Information System Security Manager (A-ISSM) / IT Security Specialist

Description

You will support execution of the cybersecurity program, including risk management, vulnerability management, policy development and maintenance, Cyberspace Workforce (CWF) management, incident handling, audit readiness, and access management. You will ensure cybersecurity requirements are implemented and maintained for unclassified and classified information systems, and you will develop and update local cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and tools. You will conduct audits, monitor system recovery processes, support configuration management, and review/respond to Fleet Cyber Command taskings (TASKORDs, WARNORDs, FRAGOs, OPORDs), while analyzing technical requirements to evaluate risk and recommend secure architecture and compliance measures.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity program execution: risk management, vulnerability management, policy development/maintenance, CWF management, incident handling, and audit readiness
• Ensure cybersecurity requirements are implemented and maintained for unclassified and classified information systems
• Develop and update local cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and tools
• Assist with command-wide cybersecurity education and training
• Conduct audits of classified and unclassified information systems for compliance
• Monitor system recovery processes
• Support configuration management of security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware
• Review and respond to Fleet Cyber Command TASKORDs, WARNORDs, FRAGOs, and OPORDs
• Conduct preliminary cyber incident investigations and support reporting
• Support the Vulnerability Management Program
• Analyze business and technical requirements to evaluate risk and recommend security-compliant architecture
• Ensure users maintain required security clearance, authorization, and need-to-know
• Keep information security documentation current and accessible
• Coordinate stakeholder support for resources, training, and improvement actions

Requirements

• US citizenship
• Determined suitable for federal employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain interim and/or final security clearance before entrance on duty
• Obtain and maintain DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and comply with Department of Navy policies
• At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to NT-04 (GS-11/12) in federal service or equivalent private/public experience, including comparable A-ISSM/information assurance/cybersecurity duties for Navy/DoD (or equivalent)
• Experience demonstrating: risk management, vulnerability management, policy development/maintenance, CWF management, incident handling, audit readiness, access management; ensuring cybersecurity requirements for unclassified/classified systems; developing/updating local policies/tools; conducting audits and monitoring recovery; reviewing/responding to TASKORDs/WARNORDs/FRAGOs/OPORDs; risk-based architecture/security compliance recommendations; configuration management; ensuring user clearances/need-to-know; maintaining security documentation currency
• Demonstrated attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.