Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

About Company

Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations.

At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values:

• The Right Thing:
  • We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security.
  • We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees.
  • We operate with integrity in all things, we do the RIGHT THING.
• Trust and Respect:
  • We always strive to earn and foster trust.
  • We Act and communicate with respect.
  • We foster mutually beneficial relationships.
• Add Value:
  • We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers, partners and each other.
  • We champion individual expertise, creativity, and accomplishments.
  • We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results.

Job Location

San Diego, CA, Onsite.

Job Description

GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time, salaried Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) responsible for collateral classified information systems cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) posture per government directives and program requirements. Interface directly with the government cognizant security agency (CSA) and collaborate with other cybersecurity professionals, industrial security professionals, system administrators, engineering community, and other government customers on overall compliance and configuration change management.:

• Establish program and proposal classified systems and complete RMF assessment and authorization process. Starting from ground up and collaborating with talented and dynamic hardware, software, and network engineers.
• Experience with DoD Cyber policies and procedures including eMASS, DISA STIGs, SCAP Compliance Checker.
• Maintain strong cooperative partnership with Facility Security Officer (FSO), corporate IT staff, and senior management officials.
• Responsible for the cybersecurity program as directed by U.S. Government requirements including NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), and customer/contract regulations.
• Monitor cybersecurity compliance by performing periodic self-inspections, tests, and reviews of information systems to ensure that systems are operating as authorized.
• Coordinate with program/project staff members, the FSO, and other Security and IT team members to define, implement, and maintain an acceptable information systems security posture.
• Perform assessment and authorization activities including information system certification testing of required configuration controls, and preparing/maintaining various documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Security Plan (SSP), Risk Assessment Report (RAR), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), etc.
• Manage and maintain Continuous Monitoring (ConMon)/Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) reports.
• Responsible for security sustainment activities including hardware change management, software change management, account management, media protection, user interface, assured file transfers, etc.
• Work with FSO to respond to data spill incidents.
• Maintain thorough understanding of NIST 800-53 controls, determine controls applicable to the application, and document control implementation in the SCTM.
• Prepare for eventual SIPRNet and SVTC capabilities.
• Support Corporate IT department as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by reporting senior.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years' experience with DCSA-approved information systems
• S. Citizenship required
• DoD Secret personnel security clearance
• Ability to maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance
• DoD 8570.1/DoD 8140.01 Certification - Security+ CE or higher
• Detail oriented and self-motivated

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education

• Team player with a proactive team-oriented attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and adapt to changing project priorities
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong critical and analytical thinking
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to carry 20 pounds
• Must be able to sit or stand for several hours at a time
• Configure and cable network assemblies
• Person in this position needs to occasionally move about the facility
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

Pay Scale

At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $115,000-$135,000 annually, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.