Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Hampton, Virginia, United States

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Spectrum

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The ISSO will support a USAF Operational Unit at JBLE. This position is on-site.

Tasks include:

Validate configuration changes of firewall, switch, and router modifications on a continuous basis.

Monitor systems, and their environments of operation, to include developing and updating security plans, managing and controlling changes to the DPA, and assessing the security impact of those changes

Ensure physical and environmental protection measures are executed with appropriate security officials

Ensure hardware, software, and firmware on ISs are operated, maintained, and disposed of IAW security policies, configuration management policies, and procedures as outlined in the security authorization artifacts

Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and are provided security awareness training before granting access to the IS

Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization artifacts and report finding to Government program lead(s)

Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly

Coordinate IS security inspections, tests, and reviews. Ensure proper measures are taken when an IS incident or vulnerability is discovered IAW with governing guidance

Develop and implement an IS security education, training, and awareness program for contractor personnel

Provide input to the Government to develop and update System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA), and inclusion in the DCGS SSAA or other applicable security accreditation documentation

Coordinate, review, and provide input to CCBs concerning system accreditations (i.e. network drawings, equipment lists, operational procedures, Trusted Facility Manuals (TFMs), Software Version Description Documents (SVDDs), and security procedures)

Populate the XACTA database with all bodies of evidence to support system accreditation actions

Create Plans-of-Action and Milestones (POA&M) based on Security Assessment Reports (SAR) developed during system accreditation actions

Oversee account authorization, creation, and management

Be responsible for the day-to-day security accreditation and certification of the systems

Requirements

Minimum of four (4) years’ IA experience

Possess IAT Level II certification

Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures

Security Clearances. All personnel performing work on this contract shall possess a TS/SCI clearance

Candidate shall be a U.S. Citizen

Associate Degree with Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan

* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰

Tags: Clearance Compliance Computer Science Firewalls POA&M Security assessment Security Assessment Report TS/SCI

Perks/benefits: 401(k) matching Equity Health care Insurance Medical leave Parental leave

Region: North America
Country: United States
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