Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II (TS, w/ SCI Eligibility)

RedTrace Technologies Inc

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in information security, particularly with Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages
  • Previous roles as System/Network Administrator or ISSO
  • Current U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of RMF processes
  • Certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II standards

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) with compliance and operational duties
  • Prepare and update security authorization packages
  • Implement and enforce procedures for sanitizing and destroying hardware and media
  • Notify ISSM of any changes affecting system authorization
  • Conduct reviews to ensure information systems meet security compliance standards
  • Coordinate system hardware, software, or firmware changes with the ISSM
  • Monitor security recovery processes for effective restoration of features and procedures
  • Maintain updated security documentation for access by authorized personnel
  • Collect and analyze security audit records for anomalies
  • Participate in cybersecurity self-inspections and system assessments
  • Identify vulnerabilities and recommend countermeasures
  • Generate reports on security safeguards for information systems
  • Support both in-house and external customer security operations

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • Annual performance bonuses
  • Bonuses for certification and advanced degree attainment
  • Tuition reimbursement for student loans and education
  • Comprehensive health care insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous paid vacation policy of up to four weeks annually
  • 11 Federal Holidays plus 3 Floating Holidays
  • Team bonding event opportunities
Full Job Description
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY
***POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP***
Position Title: Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II
Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Position Description:
The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISSO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
  • Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
  • Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
  • Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
  • Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
  • Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
  • Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
  • Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
  • Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
  • Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
  • Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
  • Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
  • Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
  • Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers

Qualifications:

Required:
  • 2-5 years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence
  • Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO
  • Current U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI eligibility
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Strong knowledge of RMF
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II

Employee Benefits:
  • Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
  • 401(k) plan
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
  • Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
  • Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Up to four weeks of paid vacation
  • 11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
  • Team bonding events

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