CACI International

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

CACI International$103K — $218K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • 12+ years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s Degree can substitute for 5 years)
  • DoD 8570 IAT or IAT level II Certified
  • Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) or DIACAP processes
  • Experience in classified environments and information systems
  • Knowledge of eMASS preferred
  • ITIL Foundation and Cloud Experience preferred
  • Strong communication skills and ability to lead teams

Responsibilities

  • Verify system access requirements and acceptability agreements
  • Assist in maintaining IA program plans, policies and procedures
  • Ensure proper preparation of Certification and Accreditation packages
  • Oversee compliance with IS policies by System Owners
  • Review security advisories impacting information systems
  • Support security posture testing with monitoring tools
  • Implement and enforce IS security policies
  • Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53r5 requirements
  • Coordinate changes to hardware/software with ISSM/ISSO approval
  • Respond to and report security incidents
  • Participate in Change Advisory Board
  • Conduct Continuous Monitoring for DAF’s ATO methodology
  • Ensure current documentation for IS security is accessible
  • Provide status updates on IA and system security health

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Wellness and financial benefits
  • Retirement savings options
  • Family support programs
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Generous time off benefits
Full Job Description
Job Title: Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Category: Security

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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Responsibilities:

  • Verify that all requirements for system access to an Information System are met and that there is a signed Acceptable Use Agreement on file.

  • Assist in the preparation, distribution, coordination and maintenance of plans, instructions, policies, guidance, and standard operating procedures necessary for implementation of the Organization’s IA program and serve as the subject matter focal point for the Organization’s IA program.

  • Ensure Certification and Accreditation package is prepared and maintained in accordance with (IAW) the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), or the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

  • Oversee System Owners to ensure they follow established IS policies and procedures.

  • Review weekly bulletins and advisories that impact security of site information systems to include, RCERT, ACERT, IAVA, and DISA ASSIST bulletins.

  • Support periodic testing which is conducted to evaluate the security posture of the ISs by employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools (shared responsibility with ISSOs).

  • Implement and enforce IS security policies.

  • Ensure approved policies and procedures are in place capturing the organization’s requirements in regard to all of the NIST 800-53r5 families.

  • The SIPR ISSO will assist in updating policies and procedures when changes occur or periodically.

  • Ensure development and implementation of procedures in accordance with configuration management (CM) policies and practices for authorizing the use of hardware/software on an IS. Any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system must be coordinated with the ISSM/ISSO and appropriate approving authority prior to the change.

  • Respond to security incidents, and for investigating and reporting (to the IAM and ISSO and to local management) security violations and incidents, as appropriate.

  • Serve as a member of the Change Advisory Board and Demand Approval Board

  • Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.

  • Attend required technical (e.g., operating system, networking, security management, SysAdmin) and security training relative to assigned duties.

  • Ensure proper decisions are made concerning levels of concern for confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data, and the protection level for confidentiality for the system.

  • Report all security-related incidents to the ISSM and Security Incident Response Team.

  • Initiate protective and corrective measures when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered, with the approval of the ISSM or System Owner.

  • Develop and maintain an accreditation/certification and assessment/authorization support documentation package for system(s) for which they are responsible.

  • Conduct Continuous Monitoring in line with the DAF’s ATO methodology

  • Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.

  • Ensure system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle.

  • Provide status updates on IA and system security health to the government in a formal setting. The SIPR ISSO will need to provide updates for all of the systems when the ISSM is unavailable.



Qualifications:

Required: 

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance

  • 12+ Years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field may be substituted for 5 years of relevant experience).

  • DoD 8570 IAT or IAT level II Certified

  • Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) or DIACAP processes

  • Experience with classified environments and information systems

  • Knowledge of eMASS preferred

  • ITIL Foundation preferred

  • Cloud Experience

  • DEVSECOPS Experience

  • Strong technical written and verbal communication skills 

  • Ability to work and lead other team members, with little oversight, to accomplish Sprints and organizational tasks.

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Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$103,800 - $218,100

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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