Information Systems Security EngineerIT Systems Eng

Security Leadership & Governance

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology cybersecurity and operational practices with ISI research goals and classified processing requirements.
• Implement and execute IT strategy and roadmaps in alignment with institutional contractual and customer requirements.
• Maintain security documentation and ensure compliance with sponsor and regulatory mandates.

Cyber Security & Compliance

• Establish execute and maintain organizational security policies and procedures.
• Maintain expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and national security frameworks including but not limited to:
  • CMMC
  • NIST SP 800-171
  • DFARS 252.204-7012
• Oversee and ensure continued compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Responsible for compliance of both Classified systems and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) data and network environments.
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of cybersecurity measures to protect ISI digital assets and research data.

Unclassified Systems (NIPR)

• Coordinate with sponsors to create and manage unclassified DoD Enterprise accounts (e.g. A365).
• Enforce DoD-level security protocols across applied transitioned and classified research activities where appropriate.

Classified Systems

• Install operate maintain and troubleshoot classified IT systems and infrastructure.
• Install and maintain classified network connections in approved university facilities.
• Coordinate with sponsors to establish and maintain classified user accounts.

Infrastructure Management

• As a member of the CIS Operations Team support day-to-day management of ISI Arlington infrastructure including servers networks email and data centers.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelors degree preferred in Information Science or Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical Expertise:

• Familiarity with personnel and facilities security in classified environments
• Experience performing ISSO responsibilities
• Experience with:
  • CMMC
  • NIST 800-171 and/or NIST 800-53
• CISSP or equivalent security certification
• Experience supporting higher education or research-focused academic environments

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability:

• Available for on-call and after-hours emergency support

The annual base salary range for this position is $130000 - $140000. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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