Information System Security Officer - Dept 02 - 034

Only candidates with current TS/SCI clearance will be considered

We are unable to sponsor a clearance at this time A POLYGRAPH is required for this position

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JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Responsible for security architecture and systems engineering supporting projects (primarily MFAMS, TITUS and JBlocks) 
• Provide guidance to the team to support system accreditation (IATT and ATO)  

ISSO tasks include: 

• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) 
• Work with ISSM and DAOs to ensure systems obtain and maintain accreditation 
• Apply continuous monitoring techniques to evaluate the systems security posture 
• Create tasks for developers and system administrators as changes and patching are required 
• Ensure security policies, practices, and procedures are implemented 
• Track Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) 
• Review Audit Logs 
• Perform Data transfers 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of current security tools 
• Hardware/software security implementation 
• Communication protocols 
• Encryption techniques/tools. 
• This position has been designated as requiring CWIP certification and requires one of the following baseline certifications to qualify 
• CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, HCISPP 

DESIRED SKILLS: 

Experience with: 

• The ICD 503/NIST 800-53 certification and accreditation process 
• ​​​​​​​The Risk Management Framework  
• Developing and maintaining SSPs  
• IAVA review and handling  
• Interpreting Security Scan results 
• Interfacing with System Administrators and Software Engineers  
• Task tracking systems (e.g. Jira, Redmine, ServiceNow) 

• Public Key Infrastructure-based authentication  
• ​​​​​​​A variety of security policies, especially within the IC  
• Fundamentals of technical security risk assessment 
• Understands how to perform analysis of alternatives 

Able to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to management and other stakeholders

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university  
• ​​​​​​​Ten (10) years' experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required 
• Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree 

You must have TS/SCI Clearance for this position
​​​​​​​A POLYGRAPH is required for this position

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Employer-paid health care 100% (CareFirst – Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan – 6% match – Immediately vested
• 25 days personal time off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Up to 3 Employer Paid Code Red Days (due to weather, shutdown, etc.)
• $5,000 per year for Training/Personal Development
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/AD&D

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.