Information Assurance Lead

Position Overview

System High Corporation delivers the most advanced protection and secrecy solutions to secure and strengthen critical missions, programs, operations, and intelligence activities. We are seeking an Information Assurance Lead to join our team to help contribute to our success and help us solve problems with innovation through intelligence. This position is being posted in anticipation of a contract award. We are actively interviewing qualified candidates now. Employment is contingent upon System High's successful award of the contract. If selected and the award is granted, you will be offered a start date aligned with contract execution.

The Information Assurance Lead duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• The Information Assurance Lead shall review information systems for compliance with applicable DCID, ICD, and CUSTOMER’S directives and guidance, and make recommendations to the USG.
• Provide IS security advice and guidance in accordance with applicable DCID, ICD, and CUSTOMER’S directives and guidance to Government and industry partners for the protection of data at all classification levels including SCI.
• Provide IS technical guidance and support in preparing responses for USG approval to A&A questions asked by Government and industry partners.
• Evaluate and recommend approval, disapproval, or waiver(s) for IS processing national security data at industry and/or Government facilities.
• Support CUSTOMER’S Security’s development and implementation of directives and guidance for CUSTOMER’S Information Assurance, Information Technology, and Information Management policies.
• Provide input to CUSTOMER’S for consideration in the promulgation of future CUSTOMER’S IS security policy.
• Support and/or conduct site visits and assessments to inspect and verify IS reports and plans at industrial and Government locations as approved by the cognizant COTR or site Government Point of Contact (GPOC) and provide a written report for review and approval by the Government.
• Prepare reports and memoranda, to include, but not limited to: Memoranda for the Record (MFR), Memoranda of Agreement (MOA), Authorization To Proceed, and status and technical briefs for review and approval by the Government.
• Update data and maintain Government-provided databases with current information about Government and industry IS status and representative contact information.
• Prepare, review, and record notification and status messages to indicate A&A state of systems to system owner or programs in a format approved by the Government.
• The contractor shall ensure that appropriate IS security requirements including applicable DCID, ICD, and CUSTOMER’S directives and guidance are addressed and applied and that appropriate documentation is prepared by the system owners or programs.  The documentation will be contained in the Security Assessment Package, including, but not limited to the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) Plan, System Security Plans, System Requirements Traceability Matrix, Risk Management Matrix, Test Results,  interface control documents, requests for changes, test plans, and other related program security documentation.
• Track completion of the Security Assessment Report (SAR).
• Support the preparation of the SAR, including, but not limited to, the Summary of Assessment results and Authorization Recommendation.
• Review, coordinate, and respond to IS security issues as requested by the Government.
• Perform short term (less than 90 days) CONUS and OCONUS travel to conduct site security inspections when approved by the COTR.
• Provide A&A support to the Government for the protection of special programs and tactical operations related activities.
• The contractor shall ensure these documents are reported via the Data Accession List (CDRL A008)

Required Skills (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Ability to simultaneously manage and track multiple large-scale systems or programs involved in the A&A process.
• Experience developing and implementing security related directives and guidance for Information Assurance, Information Technology, and Information Management.
• In-Depth Technical understanding of information technology systems, software, and networks.
• Effective technical report and general correspondence writing ability.
• Ability to manage and track systems or programs involved in the A&A process.
• Experience developing and implementing security related directives and guidance for Information Assurance, Information Technology, and Information Management; and
• Experience working with a mixed skill level team to ensure that appropriate knowledge and skill transfer occurs.
• Practical experience performing information systems assessment and authorization (A&A) as defined in applicable ICDs and guidance.
• Practical experience performing the processes involved in developing and implementing security related directives and guidance for Information Assurance, Information Technology, and Information Management.
• Practical experience utilizing risk management strategies for information technology solutions.
• Technical understanding of emerging technologies and their implementation within Government system and network environments.
• Knowledge of information technology concepts used in the evaluation of security performance and integrity of state-of-the-art applications, communications systems, hardware, software, satellite control systems, and information processing systems.
• Technical understanding of information technology systems, software, and networks.
• Ability to effectively coordinate A&A activities of industry and Government information systems to meet acquisition milestone requirements; and
• Effective technical report and general correspondence writing ability.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop/lead a high performing team focused on the customer’s mission
• Strong business acumen with analytical / metrics capabilities.
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Additional Information 

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description. 
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  

• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career. 

• System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
• System High Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting@systemhigh.com.
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