Description
The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO.
The position requires detailed knowledge and expertise to manage the security aspects of an information system and is often assigned responsibility for day-to-day security operations.
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
- Attend required technical and security training relative to assigned duties
- Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection
- Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of countermeasures
- 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
- Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization efforts
Requirements:
- 5+ years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence
- 2+ years SAP experience
- Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
- Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)
- IAT Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc) or IAM Level II
- TS/SCI clearance required
- Must be able to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph