Who We Are
Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that delivers and sustains software that the service uses to command and control its forces.
Specifically, we focus on sustaining software in the Air Force's air operations center enterprise, and work to architect, manufacture, and design rugged scalable capabilities. The software is designed to help warfighters command and control wing-and-operational-level forces in highly contested environments.
We are an operational System Program Office for several Programs of Record, and a division under the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Kessel Run is part of the Air Force Program Execution Office Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a security leader to help lead one of the premier software development organizations in the Department of Defense. The Security Group of Kessel Run contains approximately 50 security professionals, engineers and support staff across four balanced focus teams that continuously ensure we minimize risk to the Kessel Run enterprise.
Supporting the Chief Security Officer, the Information System Security Manager will serve as the security lead for the production systems deployments and is charged with executing all day-to-day security operations of those systems. The Information System Security Manager direct reports will be a balanced team of Information System Security Officers, Security Engineer, and Security Policy Leads as well as Office of the Chief Technology Officer support staff.
We aim to empower our talented staff to solve problems, make decisions and deliver capability at the lowest level. We are looking for someone who believes in servant-leadership and is a believer that a psychologically safe culture is the core driver of efficiency and value delivery.
The Information System Security Manager should have practical experience securing an Agile and Lean development enterprise as well as a wealth of pragmatic leadership experience. The candidate ideally has a diverse, multidisciplinary background and a high degree of skill in facilitation and communication, opting for simplicity. They should be able to value and articulate the importance of focusing on outcomes over outputs from strategy to implementation.
Who You Are
- You have significant background in one or more of the following areas:
- Modern implementation of DoD Acquisitions
- Program Management for an agile software organization
- DevSecOps / Software Engineering Management
- Cloud Security
- Application Security and Infrastructure Assessment
- DoD Civilian or Military experience a plus
- You understand the Department of Defense and have experience in working with Command and Control (C2), cyber security, or other related mission systems OR you have demonstrated experience quickly ramping up in a new and highly complex and political domain
- You have strong leadership and management skills with a diverse workforce
- You can manage sustained and constant context-switching and can remain organized in sustained and constant ambiguity
- You are a self-starter, can be self-directed and are known for your follow-through
- You are mission-oriented and user-focused
- You can successfully navigate between strategic goals and tactical delivery
- You are a bridge-builder and believe that collaboration drives better results
- You enjoy and seek out opportunities to mentor, coach and grow
- You are a cultural change agent. You believe that culture is the most important tenet to achieving product success
- You have top-quality written and verbal communication skills (e.g., capable of public speaking, changing your messaging based on the audience)
- You have experience working within and leading cross-functional teams
- You practice ruthless prioritization when managing expectations of competing and sometimes conflicting needs
- You are an expert facilitator; guiding difficult conversations to productive outcomes
- You are a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Prior Information System Security Manager (ISSM) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) experience.
- Must have 8570 Level 3 certification (i.e. CISSP/CISM) or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
The candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing the Classified Cybersecurity function consists of direct and indirect charge security employees and requires a broad range of professional experience with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and multiple weapon system programs.
- The successful Classified Cybersecurity operations of several smaller facilities within the Kessel Run Enterprise by applying appropriate strategies and providing timely guidance to senior management / leadership and the Chief Security Officer.
- The candidate will also be required to gain timely authorizations and approvals for classified computing environments by appropriately applying the requirements of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) as currently approved operations under various certification and authorization guidelines.
- The candidate will have routine contact with senior level executives in Kessel Run and across the Air Force.
- The candidate will work hand-in-hand with other security functions to ensure the success of all enterprise programs.
Desired Skills
- Thorough understanding of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) / Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization requirements.
- Familiarity with Host Based Security System (HBSS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), and trusted agent responsibilities.
- Familiarity with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Viewer and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Understanding of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, LINUX/SOLARIS, and server management tools.
- Knowledge of system/network administration and government/contractor network inter-connectivity.
- IT background and knowledge of IT processes and COMSEC keying hardware.
We understand that there is no such thing as the ideal candidate for any job and we believe in empowering people to learn and grow throughout their careers. We encourage any applicant who is interested in making an impact in the Department of Defense to apply to this position regardless of background and qualifications.
This is a Federal civilian service position within the United States Air Force. We are hiring at the equivalent of a GS-14 up to GS-15 level for this position. This means you can expect a base salary of $104,604 to $159,950
multiplied by your locality rate, based on your experience. You can find your locality definition here and see the pay tables for the GS scale here. Our headquarters is located at Hanscom AFB, MA which would translate to a range from $138,046 to $191,900.
We also provide generous paid time off, health and retirement benefits, compressed work schedules, leave accrual—and so much more. There are also opportunities to diversify your employment experience in a variety of roles and levels after your initial appointment.
We understand that there is no such thing as a perfect candidate for any job, and we believe in empowering people to learn and grow throughout their careers. We encourage any applicant who is interested in making an impact in the Department of Defense to apply to this position regardless of background and qualifications. No military experience is required.
You MUST be a U.S. citizen to apply (does not include permanent residents), and you must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (see eligibility requirements here).
Federal Service also requires adherence to Selective Service registration for male applicants.
