Job Description

The Information Assurance Manager (IAM) oversees the strategic process for protecting information and systems from misuse, unauthorized access, and data breaches within the Office of Export and Secure Research Compliance (OESRC) Industrial Security Program. The individual manages risks, ensures compliance with regulations, such as controlled unclassified information, export-controlled information, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) as appropriate. This position serves as the university-appointed Information System Security Manager (ISSM) required for these secure information systems and networks and lead teams of security professionals to implement security controls and policies to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of these assets. OESRC serves as the primary unit at the university responsible for risk management for these types of high-risk data categories, and the Industrial Security Program is necessary to provide subject matter expertise to fulfill this responsibility.

The primary duties of this position include:
• Create and maintain policies and procedures to ensure all supported users remain in compliance with applicable safeguarding requirements.
• Coordinate with government agencies as appropriate to ensure accreditations are obtained and maintained as required.
• Initiate and manage new projects from inception to completion, exercising discretion and best judgment, and then maintaining these initiatives. These projects range from moderately complex and varied to working on multiple, complex projects simultaneously and independently.
• Provide direct services to users with all aspects of information systems and/or network operations including setup, continuous monitoring, enhanced security safeguarding, instructional training, disaster recovery, cyber incident investigation/reporting and disposition of materials/data at the completion of a project.
• Support to multiple sites and provide comprehensive services, training, system maintenance, inventory control and analysis of existing and future security technology needs.
• Function as emergency personnel for alarm response and must be able to respond timely to emergencies within 60 minutes during evenings and weekends as needed.

The IAM provides essential services to university senior management, department management, faculty, staff, and students who are involved in the classified research portfolio and works closely with OESRC team members to support the needs of the controlled unclassified portfolio. The Information Assurance Manager will coordinate with government agencies as appropriate to ensure accreditations are obtained and maintained as required. This individual must be knowledgeable of current security standards and regulations, such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800 series, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199 and 200, applicable Department of Defense publications, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and industry best practices. The IAM must remain knowledgeable in secure server and desktop techniques and encryption technologies.

Due to responsibilities, position is fully onsite in the Blacksburg, VA facility.

Required Qualifications

- Must be a U.S. Citizen due to the nature and sensitivity of the position
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and Counterintelligence (CI) or full-scope Polygraph
- Advanced degree or training, certifications, and progressively advanced experience in lieu of an advanced degree in information technology, information security, computer science, or other relevant field
- Demonstrated working experience developing policies and procedures such as detailed documentation and training resources for end users
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously but also within a team environment
- Demonstrated excellent organizational and customer service communication skills
- Demonstrated experience with advanced computer security concepts and procedures, such as firewall management, intrusion prevention systems, encryption, incident response, multi-domain management
- Demonstrated working experience with network and computer monitoring, data forensics, and data recovery
- Demonstrated working experience with system deployment tools, Windows domain management, hardware maintenance, as well as familiarity with multiple operating systems such as Windows, OS X and Linux
- Demonstrated working knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800 series, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199 and 200, applicable Department of Defense publications, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
-Demonstrated knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and government system or network accreditation process

Preferred Qualifications

- Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and Counterintelligence (CI) or full-scope Polygraph
- Demonstrated working experience with providing computer services support at an accredited institution of higher learning
- DoD Approved 8570 Information Assurance Manager (IAM) certifications such as Security + CE; CISSP, etc.
-Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to multi-task
-Experience using the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Starting at $130,000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

June 1, 2026

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, the position is restricted to U.S. Citizens and is not eligible for remote work. This position is considered emergency personnel and must be able to respond timely to emergencies at the facility within 60 minutes during evenings and weekends as needed.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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