Information System Security Officer (Isso) - Top Secret Clearance

As a member of our team, you'll contribute to IS Security Management and oversight of our Highly Classified information systems in support of Sponsor/Program needs. You'll join an impressive team of technical specialists who are motivated by one common goal. We are passionate about supporting our Program needs. You'll be an active contributor to the safeguarding of all [CLIENT’S] Sponsor network systems. With your help, we will provide information assurance, system administration, and systems engineering for mainly Windows, Linux, and Virtualized environments in multiple highly classified facilities. You'll independently identify and solve technical issues relating to Information Assurance system hardening (ensuring system availability, integrity, authentication and confidentiality).

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active Top Secret w. SSBI (able to obtain a TS/SCI+poly level clearance)

Requirements

As an ISSO...

• Your primary responsibility will be providing security relevant documentation such as security CONOPS, Security Controls Traceability Matrix's, System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, Contingency Plans.

• Perform and analyze weekly security audits for nonstandard events. Implement backup solution and ensure a cohesive disaster recovery plan.

• Configure, install, and maintain mostly Windows computer systems and some Linux systems in a stand-alone and networked environment based upon classified security requirements.

• Manage user accounts for Windows/Linux systems, reset passwords, and perform annual computer recertification.

• Research, diagnose and resolve complex computer system software and hardware issues as they arise.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent experience.

• Have 2+ years of Windows systems administration experience.

• Proven Assessment and Authorization experience working with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NISPOM, or JSIG.

• A minimum of 2 years experience solving information technology problems and working in a classified computer facility in information, intelligence, or security areas.

• Deep understanding of computer operating systems, hardware, and software.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with managers and technical staff.

• Current DoD 8570 certification (Security+ or CISSP), or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment required.

• Hold an active Top Secret security clearance. Current SSBI required. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

• Are able to obtain a TS/SCI+poly level clearance.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have experience working in or directly supporting the Department of Defense or other U.S. government entities desired.

• Some Linux computer experience.

• Experience with VMware or other virtualization software.

• Some practical experience with programming / scripting languages.

• Working familiarity with Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID) or Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) security requirements.

• Proven excellent oral and written communication skills, and the understanding of customer focus.

Benefits

This position will afford excellent visibility, internal mobility and leadership opportunities, within a dynamic, growth-focused organization, offering competitive compensation and robust benefits.