Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Senior
Patuxent River, MD, US
Full Time Senior-level / Expert Clearance required USD 75K - 140K *
Description
What You'll Do:
As the Sr. ISSO, you will provide mission-critical support to our NAVAIR customer by performing the following.
- Proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information system security policies, standards and methodologies
- Performing vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated Benchmarks
- Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides
- Performing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems
- Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL)
- Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreements (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations
This is a 100% on-site position based at NAS Patuxent River, MD (not telework eligible).
Requirements
Who You Are:
Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related technical degree from an ABET-accredited institution. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, qualified candidates should have an additional, relative experience as an ISSO.
- 10 years of Information Systems experience with five (5) years of Information Assurance/Cybersecurity (IA/CS) experience.
- 5 years of experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) DODI 8510.01.
Qualified candidates should also have a high level of experience and proficiency in the following areas:
- Security controls and implementation delineated in the Committee of National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, and the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG).
- Performing vulnerability assessments using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated Benchmarks.
- Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides.
- Performing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis, and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
- Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL).
- Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations.
- Familiarity with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, DoDD 5205.07, and DOD 5205.07-M Volumes 1-4.
- Knowledge of Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide processes.
These traits are also critical for the qualified candidate to possess:
- You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
- You have professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
- You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Your organizational skills are impressive, allowing you to effectively manage competing priorities.
ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
Security Clearance Requirements:
- This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Who We Are:
ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different.
Why work at ASEC?
- 100% employee-owned
- Thriving employee culture
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401K match
- Tuition reimbursement
We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: ACAS Audits Automation Clearance Compliance Computer Science DISA DoD Monitoring NIST NIST 800-53 Risk analysis Risk management RMF SCAP Security Clearance STIGs Top Secret Top Secret Clearance
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