create solutions for the government that will withstand even the most advanced cyber threats
detect, evaluate, and document the security configuration of developmental and operational tools and security impacts, and make improvement recommendations
coordinate work with in-house teams, subcontractors, and vendors
investigate new techniques and design alternatives for network design
advise on cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan
oversee the analysis of technical, environmental, and personnel details

3+ years of experience as an ISSO or Information System Security Analyst
Experience conducting tools assessments and configuration analysis against best practices, vendor specifications, and government security guidelines and requirements
Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of security configuration, practices, and procedures for systems
Experience implementing controls from NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, ICD 503, RMF, and DoD Information Levels
Experience with eMASS or Xacta IA Manager
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date

Information System Security Officer

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