Nexagen Networks, Inc. takes pride in its reputation as a distinguished company that provides outstanding benefits and exceptional opportunities for career growth. We are pleased to announce that Nexagen has secured a long-term contract. We have an opening for a Computer and Information Systems Manager (Information Security Specialist) Job Title: Computer and Information Systems Managers (Information Security Specialist) Intermediate. Job Location: Rock Island, IL Salary: $80K-$90K ( The salary range provided is a general guideline. Nexagen Networks considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.) Job Description:: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Project specific: uses current information security technology disciplines and practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate information assets in accordance with established standards and procedures. Develops and maintains knowledgebase on changing regulatory, threat, and technology landscapes to continually develop or maintain security policies and standards, and ensure compliance throughout the organization. Key Responsibilities: Development and implementation of Systems Security Plans (SSP), Standing Operating Procedures (SOP), information security policies, and required bodies of evidence, as necessary, to ensure compliance with RMF guidelines Ensuring the development and implementation of an effective information systems security education, training and awareness program (SETA) Overseeing compliance of security settings for operating systems including Windows, Linux, etc on all information systems within the accreditation boundary Ensuring proper measures are taken when information system incident or vulnerability is discovered Managing and executing the information security continuous monitoring program Ensuring configuration management policies and procedures for authorizing the use of hardware/software on an information system are followed and assess changes to the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the security authorization Manages classified equipment, materials, and information in accordance with DoD COMSEC policies Oversees the accurate inventory, distribution, accountability, and destruction of COMSEC keys and related material; maintains COMSEC material and equipment Ensures the integrity of the COMSEC/TRANSEC program; maintains records and files, issues and recovers COMSEC equipment in accordance with established policies Maintaining required information security certifications (CISSP, SEC+, etc) Qualifications: Minimum Education Level: BA/BS; Minimum Years experience : 5+ yrs. ; Substitute for Minimum Education level and Years experience: AA w/7+ yrs. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Company Benefits: Benefits package to include employer-supplemented Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer paid Life Insurance, Employer Match 401k, PTO, and Federal Holidays. Ancillary benefits are also available