Information Systems Security Manager (Issm/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

The ISSM/ISSO will....

• Develop, review, and manage RMF accredited packages for the assigned IT boundaries. Develop Standard Operating Procedures, Incident Response Plans, Contingency Plans, and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAM). Author all related technical diagrams and related artifacts.
• Utilize the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Services (eMASS) accreditation workflow platform.
• Conduct network vulnerability and discovery scans utilizing automated tools. Initiate corrective steps when an incident or vulnerability is discovered.
• Validate compliance by use of the DISA Security Technical Implement Guide (STIG) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP).
• Provide instruction in the implementation of security controls, regulations, and policy. Ensure that IS approved software, hardware, and peripherals align with security configurations.
• Complete weekly system security audits, data loss prevent, hardware, and software configuration management, account management, and associated reporting.
• Interact with a variety of security-related software tools: SCAP, STIG Viewer, ACAS/Nessus, Splunk, Ivanti, Symantec Endpoint Protection, and similar automated tools.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Government and Laboratory security policies and procedures and the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, (NISPOM), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST 800-53), DSS Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Respond to multiple, challenging, fast-paced tasks and prioritize to meet changing requirements.

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

• Possess a BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or a comparable field with equivalent years of experience.
• Have 7+ years experience as an ISSM or ISSO
• Have 2+ years’ experience working with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NISPOM, and DAAPM.
• Have 1+ years of Systems Administration – either Windows, Linux or both.
• Experience with Virtual Computing Environments to include VMWare.
• Possess a current DoD 8570 certification (Security+ or CISSP), or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Experience with Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAM) generation and maintenance.
• Experience with DISA STIGS, STIG viewer, SCAP, and like tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and respond to changing priorities to meet mission critical deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Hold an active Secret level security clearance. 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.

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

• Possess a MS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, Mathematics or a comparable field of study.
• Four or more years as an ISSO, Information Assurance, or Cyber security professional.
• Three or more years of experience in Systems Administrative – either Windows, Linux, or both
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III (CASP, CISA, CISSP, GCIH, GCED

Benefits

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