Information System Security Officer

Independent Software, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience as an ISSO on similar programs
  • Knowledge of security tools, software/hardware implementation, and encryption techniques
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in computer science and 2 years of experience
  • Certification in compliance with DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher is required
  • Active TS SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

  • Support the information assurance program for systems or organizations
  • Propose, implement, and enforce security policies and procedures
  • Monitor and analyze Intrusion Detection Systems for security issues
  • Conduct regular audits for secure system operation and compliance
  • Develop and operate firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Research and implement new security software or devices
  • Communicate alerts regarding network intrusions and compromises.

Benefits

  • Employee-first culture with a focus on collaboration and integrity
  • Opportunities for ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
  • Competitive compensation with generous benefits
  • Work-life balance support
  • Involvement in national security missions that are impactful.
Full Job Description
What you will be doing!

As an Information System Security Officer, you will support a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program. You will support proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.

Requirements:
  • Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction
  • Monitors and analyzes Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation
  • Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans
  • Develops, tests, and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise antivirus systems, and software deployment tools
  • Researches, evaluates, tests, and implements new security software or devices.
  • Implements, enforces, communicates, and develops security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and information systems security education awareness programs.
  • Performs periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system, and external Web integrity scans to determine compliance
  • Communicates alerts to agencies regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems

Education and Experience:
  • Requires 2-4 years' experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
  • Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools and hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communications skills
  • Ability to lead and work as part of a team
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and (4) years' experience or bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university and (2) years experience

Certifications:
  • Certification in compliance with the requirements of the DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher is required.

Clearance Requirement:
  • Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

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