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# Information Systems Security Officer (Special Programs)

- **Company:** The University of Texas
- **Location:** Austin, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $67,128.0 - $88,914.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Linux, Hard Disk Drives, HP Thin Clients, ArcSight SIEM Tool, SAP (Applications), Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Wireshark, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Nessus, Splunk, Network Server, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis, User Accounts
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18376030?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18376030%2FInformation-Systems-Security-Officer-Special-Programs-Texas-Austin

## About the Role

* HS/GED
 * Three years information assurance experience in Windows/ Linux systems or related area.
 * Experience developing and implementing information assurance policy
 * Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize projects
 * Experience supporting various system configurations
 * Experience with auditing various OS and networks
 * Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

U.S. citizenship. Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements. 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., * Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field.

 * Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
 * Six years of experience in information assurance in a National Security computing environment.
 * Three years' experience with the Risk Management Framework methodology. Knowledge of Special Access and Sensitive Compartmented Information programs and government regulations.
 * Experience with policy creation and documentation preparation and maintenance.
 * Windows Operating System and Linux Operating System certifications.
 * Experience conducting security audits of information systems.
 * SIEM Tool Experience (ArcSight, Splunk, Wireshark, etc).
 * Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS/Nessus, Retina, MBSA, etc).
 * Possess a current DoDM 8570.01 compliant certification, equivalent to Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (i.e. Security+)., A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position., * E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
 * Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
 * Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

## Description

Manage security programs to meet ARL: UT's Risk Management Framework requirements for National Security computing environments as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology 800-Series, Committee on National Security Systems Instructions, Intelligence Community Directives, and Joint Special Access Programs Implementation Guide (JSIG). Assist the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in the development and maintenance of information security Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts as well as enforcing standards and compliance of requirements set forth in the Joint Special Access Programs Implementation Guide (JSIG)., * Information Technology (IT) Support: Provide support for IT government owned systems and system components to ensure that computer hardware and software, as well as networks and servers work consistently and correctly. Duties include installing, upgrading, maintaining, diagnosing connectivity or system access issues, and providing direct support to users across the organization. Experience with IT troubleshooting of system components to include workstations, printers, video teleconference (VTC) equipment, and thin clients necessary. Serve as the technical POC for all government systems and accounts within special programs, taking lead on all technical issues and managing trouble tickets with the government sponsor.

 * Information System Administration: Responsible for account administration for government owned systems that reside within ARL closed areas. Duties include account requests, account tracking, training requirements, and account troubleshooting for system user accounts. Responsible for supply chain security process and inventory of new equipment/hard drives.
 * Risk Management Framework (RMF) Body of Evidence (BoE) development and maintenance: Advise the information system owner regarding security considerations in the information system development life cycle. Develop and maintain documentation for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and operating instructions to include System Security Plans (SSP), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M). Participate in risk assessments to evaluate the sensitivity of the system. Participate in assessment of system safeguards and program elements.
 * Information Security Auditing: Provides technical expertise and oversight to manage the daily administration of security protection measures on the information systems assigned. Conduct Information System audits using approved auditing techniques/tools. Responsible for the continuous monitoring of information systems in order to maintain compliance with the sponsor assessment and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
 * Other related duties as assigned, The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length., Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.


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