ARL Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Details

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Purpose

Meeting ARL:UT's Risk Management Framework requirements for National Security computing environments as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology 800-Series, Committee on National Security Systems Instructions, NISPOM Requirements, and the DCSA Assessment and Authorization Program Manual (DAAPM) and/or DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting the professional auditing of collateral classified Information Systems at the Applied Research Laboratories: University of Texas at Austin (ARL), in order to maintain compliance with the DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG).

• Assist in conducting audit interviews and preparing interview notes, performing audit tests, and develop and monitor remediation plans for identified issues.

• Assist in verifying that Lab wide information security standards, policies, and practices are being followed, and closely coordinate with and provide training and guidance to others within the laboratory, on ensuring and maintaining the security posture of all information systems as well as implementing security control requirements.

• Responsible for assisting in the verification that classified information systems meet the Risk Management Framework requirements for National Security computing environments as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology 800-Series, and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Assessment and Authorization Guide.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED.

• Three years of experience with auditing various operating systems and networks.

• Technical experience in supporting security configurations of Windows/Linux operating systems.

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize projects..

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Employment is contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period specified in the job offer. Employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility. Eligibility for access to classified information must continue without interruption during employment. Employment will be contingent on selected applicant obtaining a DoDM 8570.01 compliant certification, equivalent to IAT Level II within 6 months of start date. Continued compliant certification, equivalent to IAT Level II is required during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, or related field.

• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

• Five years of experience in information security in a National Security computing environment.

• Three years of experience with the Risk Management Framework methodology. Windows Operating System and Linux Operating System certifications.

• Experience conducting security audits of information systems.

• SIEM Tool Experience (ArcSight, Splunk, Wireshark, etc.).

• Experience with vulnerability/compliance scanning tools (ACAS/Nessus, Retina, MBSA, SCAP, etc.).

• Experience with the implementation of STIG/SRG compliance configurations.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
· 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
· Retirement contributions
· Paid vacation and sick time
· Paid holidays

Salary Range

$67,128 - $88,914+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Some weekend, evening and holiday work

• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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