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The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago

ARL Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$67K/yr - $89K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for the Applied Research Laboratories. The role involves conducting audits of classified information systems and ensuring compliance with security standards and frameworks for national security computing environments.

Corporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Risk Management FrameworkInformation Security AuditingWindows/Linux Security ConfigurationsSIEM ToolsVulnerability Scanning ToolsSTIG/SRG ComplianceCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunication

Required

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

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