Description
The Information Systems Security Officer (Level 3) is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
- 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 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 continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview.
- Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts.
Requirements:
- 5+ years related experience.
- 2+ years Special Access Program (SAP) experience required.
- Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO.
- Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years).
- IAT Level II or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc).
- TS/SCI required.
- Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
Benefits:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with extra paid vacation and holiday