Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Role Overview

• Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
• Develop physical or logical topologies for a system, assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include providing security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview
• Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with all RMF efforts

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• Active TS/SCI Clearance and be SAP eligible, JSIG Experience
• 5-7 years of experience – Prior in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
• IAM Level III certification (e.g. CISSP or CISSM)
• Possess extensive experience and is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system
• Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices
• Experience solving technical problems quickly and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
• Experience with NIST SP 800 series and DoDI/D 8500 series

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• TypeScript

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans
• Insurance programs
• Education and training assistance