Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

IT Concepts (ITC) is an 8(a) SDVOSB founded on the concepts of customer-centric, driven to deliver, teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Founded in 2003, ITC was established with a simple yet important promise to “deliver solutions that work”. As we continue to grow in the support of our government customers, we are looking for driven and innovative individuals to join our team.

IT Concepts is looking for an experienced Information Systems Security Officer. (ISSO). The ISSO will support the Defense Intelligence Agency's security efforts related to risk management, governance, policy, program management, technology, architecture, incident response, contingency planning, continuous monitoring, workforce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 Revision (Rev.) 4 & 5 security controls.

What will you be doing?:

• Responsible for conducting information system security engineering activities on behalf of the Information System Owner (ISO)/Program Managers.
• Ensures information systems are designed, developed, and implemented with required security features and safeguards in order to meet or exceed all DoD/NIST RMF+ requirements.
• Employs best practices when implementing security controls within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.
• Apply STIGs to systems, run security scans, update Xacta records
• Coordinates security-related activities with Program managers, SCAs and other project stakeholders.
• Provides daily information support and has detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of SCS information systems.
• Responsible for the day-to-day security operations and continuous monitoring of TLA systems.
• Maintains routine interface with the CIO ISSM and SCA for security compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or 6 years of comparable work experience.
• Holds a security clearance status of Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with a Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph test.
• Possesses DOD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM Level 2 (CompTIA Security+, CISSP).
• Desired skills include up to 6 or more years of ISSO experience.
• Must have subject matter expert (SME) level of familiarity with RMF+ and DevSecOps System Security Assessment and Authorization as defined by ICD 503, Intelligence Community Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management, Certification and Accreditation.
• Candidate must be analytical and able to troubleshoot and prioritize needs, requirements and other issues.
• Aside from technical skills, prospective candidates should have excellent communication, teamwork, leadership and conflict management skills.
• Possesses ability to meet and operate under deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience with DevSecOps and cloud experience are highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, leadership and conflict management skills.

Clearance requirements:

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance and be able to pass CI Polygraph.

This position is contingent upon budget, and/or customer approval.

Benefits

The Company:

• Founded in 2003, IT Concepts was established with a simple yet important promise to “deliver technology concepts that work.” This founding principle, which permeates throughout our team and company culture, has propelled ITC to the upper echelons of the industry. With award-winning services and unflinching dedication to country and clients, ITC remains committed to teamwork, innovation, and collaboration.
• We’re an SBA 8(a) and CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business focused on providing best in class IT Services, Management Consulting, and Data Services Solutions to our clients.
• We’re ISO 27001:2013, ISO 20000-1:2011, and ISO 9001:2015 certified and have CMMI DEV and SVC ML3 ratings
• We’ve been named part of: Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021; Washington Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019; Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019.
  

The Employer:

• We offer great benefits – Competitive Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, 401(k) with company matching.
• We invest in our employees – Every employee is provided with a stipend to invest in certifications, a master’s degree, or even a doctorate.
• We work hard, we play hard -Nationals Games, Happy Hours, Holiday events, philanthropic endeavors, etc…at ITC we enjoy working together but also take time to connect with each other and our community through various events and activities.
  

IT Concepts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. As such, any personnel decisions (hire, promotion, job status, etc.) on applicants and/or employees are based on merit, qualifications, competence and business needs, not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information of the employee or family member of the employee, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.