ManTech International

Information System Security Officer ISSO

ManTech International • $90K — $130K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field with 5 years of ISSO experience at a cleared facility or 10+ years of experience with a High School diploma.
  • At least one of the following certifications: CISSP, GISP, CASP, CISM, or IAM Level II proficiency.
  • Experience with security tools like Tenable Nessus, Security Center, and NMAP.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure day-to-day implementation and oversight of security practices for information systems.
  • Provide liaison support between system owners and security personnel.
  • Develop and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) for security vulnerabilities.
  • Coordinate risk management for information systems and other NRO assets.
  • Upload security control evidence to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) application.
  • Monitor changes affecting authorization status and coordinate decommissioning of systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Career advancement opportunities in cybersecurity.
  • A collaborative and customer-focused work environment.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Ensure the day-to-day implementation, oversight, continuous monitoring, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for each IS. Ensure that selected security controls are implemented and operating as intended during all phases of the IS lifecycle. Ensure that system security documentation is developed, maintained, reviewed, and updated on a continuous basis.
  • Provide liaison support between the system owner, System Administrators and other IS security personnel. Conduct required IS vulnerability scans according to risk assessment parameters.
  • Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) in response to reported security vulnerabilities
  • Manage the risks to ISs and other NRO assets by coordinating appropriate correction or mitigation actions and oversee and track the timely completion of (POAMs). Coordinate system owner concurrence for correction or mitigation actions. Monitor security controls for NRO ISs to maintain security Authorized to Operate (ATO)
  • Upload all security control evidence to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) application to support security control implementation during the monitoring phase
  • Ensure that changes to an NRO IS, its environment, and/or operational needs that may affect the authorization status are reported to the system owner and IS Security Manager (ISSM). Ensure the removal and retirement of ISs being decommissioned in coordination with the system owner, ISSM, and ISSR


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline and 5 years' experience performing duties of an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at a cleared facility or 10+ years of experience with High School diploma
  • Hold at least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Security Professional (GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Certified Information System Manager (CISM), or Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II proficiency
  • Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications


Clearance Requirements:
  • Must have a current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance with current Polygraph prior to start.


Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer

About ManTech International

ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was founded in 1968. The company provides cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense solutions to the United States Government. ManTech has over 9,000 employees and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The company's services include software development, systems engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. ManTech has been awarded numerous contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ManTech International
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$120.5 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
NASDAQ
MANT
* Ladders Estimates

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