Senior Information Assurance Manager - Sumaria Systems LLC

Job Title: Senior Information Assurance System Security Manager

Job Description:

Top salary paid to an experienced and certified Cybersecurity Senior with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The F-16 Program Office at Hill AFB, Utah requires an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to support a variety of software, hardware and firmware development and integration activities to ensure cybersecurity, information assurance and anti-tamper requirements and current DoD, USAF, and AFLCMC policies are considered and implemented as part of F-16 fighter aircraft sustainment, development and modernization programs and projects. The ISSM is the individual designated by an operating unit’s (i.e., DOE organization or site) Senior Manager to manage the unit’s cybersecurity program.

This individual will be responsible for establishing, documenting, and monitoring the operating unit’s cybersecurity program implementation as well as ensure unit compliance with the Risk Management Framework and Implementation Plan. He/she must have a working knowledge of system functions, cybersecurity policies, and technical cybersecurity protection measures. Additionally, this individual will serve as the primary point of contact to the AO regarding all operating unit cybersecurity issues. Shall be able to draft, review and coordinate information assurance and cybersecurity proposals, strategies, Program Protection Plans and vendor CDRLs. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Serve as lead technical advisor to the materiel leader for the F-16 IA program and assist to provide multi-discipline expertise covering program management, IA management, systems engineering, System Security Engineering (SSE), system administration, network administration, project management, and integrated schedule development functional areas combined with extensive F-16 systems and configuration experience.
• The Contractor shall assist with detailed F-16 USAF, EPAF, and FMS systems integration and configuration processes to identify integration and performance methods and risks. The Contractor shall assist the Government in the development, implementation and execution of integration and acquisition strategies for multiple F-16 USAF, EPAF and FMS programs.
• Assist government with the translation of customer requirements into acquisition program requirements and requirements development for hardware and software.
• Provide technical support for the F-16 IA program including the protection of the confidentiality, availability, integrity, authenticity, and non-repudiation of user data.
• Assist to develop integrated schedules including program conceptual schedules.
• Provide advisory support in system/subsystem engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, DM, CM, contracting, FM, test/evaluation, logistics, and other technical integration functions as they relate to the development, implementation, and sustainment of F-16 systems.
• Support IPTs and working groups composed of various functional disciplines engaged in developing and recommending acquisition streamlining proposals and implementation plans.
• Provide technical support for F-16 SSWG and program protection activities to include but not limited to development and evaluation of program CPI; security classification guidance development and review; and technical support to evaluation F- 16 security guidance.
• Support continuous assessment and evaluation of the overall F-16 IA program and individual project goals, objectives, strategies, and performance metrics.
• Assist to prepare, deliver and defend studies and briefings to both end users and senior
• Assist to review and interpret cyber threat and other intelligence reports at the TS-SCI level and provide appropriate guidance to F-16 Program Office activities.
• Shall assist to execute the IA Risk Management Framework (RMF) to support A&A for the F-16 aircraft platform and modifications.
• Shall assist to evaluate the technical implementation of the security design to ascertain that security software, hardware, and firmware features affecting confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability, and non-repudiation have been implemented as documented in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 and/or DoDI 8500.2.
• Sall assist to facilitate staffing of each approval package through the requesting organization and the Engineering Directorate (AFLCMC/EN) prior to submission and briefing to the Designated Approving Authority (DAA).
• Shall assist to perform IA site audits to verify architecture analysis, IA requirements and controls, verify mitigation actions, witness IA testing and evaluation, and to support final approval for Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) and/or Authority to Operate (ATO)/Authority to Connect (ATC). The Contractor shall assist to document and report IA site audit findings and recommendations.
• Assist with identifying the Software Assurance (SWA) pedigree and quality assurance issues and document the results.
• Assist to perform software security analysis to assess the vulnerabilities and risks. Document results and report to the Government PM and the Certification Authority Representative.
• Assist with developing an approach for performing operational SWA sensitivity analysis. Assist by providing SWA test metrics for inputs to the TEMP.
• Assis with risk assessments.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to obtain SAP access
• Familiar with DoD and USAF weapon systems development programs. Experience with F-16 program and fighter aircraft a plus
• Familiar with application of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Experience in applying / working with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, STIGs and other government security specifications and guidelines
• Solid understanding of information assurance verification and validation processes
• Must be skilled in communicating security concerns, risks, issues, impacts, and corrective actions
• Solid proficiency in MS Office applications and other DoD systems

Required Skills/Education:

Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise. (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface)

Functionally Aligned Minimum Recommended Education and Experience:

• Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline (i.e., engineering, cybersecurity, etc.) being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD
• OR, BA/BS degree, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree

Certifications: CISSP Required

Years’ Experience: 15 Years

Travel: Yes

Security Clearance Required: Must have Active Top Secret clearance to apply. Must be able to be cleared for SAP access to fulfill mission requirements.

Position Type: Full Time

Work Location: Hill AFB, Utah

Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.

Agency submissions are not being accepted at this time.

For more information on Sumaria Systems, please visit our website at www.sumaria.com.

Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sumaria is a Full Lifecycle Engineering, Technical Services and Professional Solutions company in support of the Warfighter, supporting modernization, high end services and next generation capabilities in contested domains. Sumaria has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense for more than 40 years, providing Lifecycle Systems Engineering, Advisory & Analysis/SETA, C5ISR and Enterprise Information Technology solutions. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. We're Headquartered in Peabody, MA, and have regional offices across the nation.

Sumaria Systems only provides engineering services to the federal government and does not provide professional engineering or surveying services to the public within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.16.