Information System Security Officer

Vets Hired

$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • IAM Level 1 DoD 8140.01 compliant certification (e.g., CAP, GSLC, Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP, CISM)
  • 1+ years of experience with RMF relevant tools and applications (e.g., NESSUS, ACAS, DISA STIGs)
  • Active Counter-Intelligence Polygraph
  • Preferred: IAM Level III certification (CISSP, GSLC, CISM)
  • Preferred: Knowledge of cybersecurity policies and RMF implementation

Responsibilities

  • Develops and deploys information security programs for assigned systems
  • Implements A&A processes under RMF for assigned systems
  • Monitors security compliance continuously (CONMON)
  • Participates in security assessments and audits
  • Prepares and delivers technical reports and briefings
  • Identifies root causes of threats and implements corrective actions
  • Mentors and provides technical leadership within the cybersecurity team
  • Explores industry best practices for evolving information security methods

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional certification and development
  • Access to advanced cybersecurity tools and technologies
  • Collaborative environment with experienced professionals
  • Engagement in high-stakes projects with the Department of Defense
  • Possibility to influence enterprise-wide information security standards
Full Job Description
We currently seeking a Cybersecurity Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support Department of Defense (DoD) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities in Annapolis Junction, MD.

The selected candidate will rely on Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) background to be a technical leader and support Enterprise activities and Boeing customers throughout multiple classified computing domains. The ISSO is responsible for maintaining and implementing all Information System Security policies, standards, and directives to ensure assessment and authorization of information systems processing classified information.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Contributes to the development and deployment of program information security for assigned systems to meet the program and enterprise requirements, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures
  • Implements Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes under the Risk Management Framework (RMF), as well as product development and product maintenance for assigned systems
  • Performs security compliance continuous monitoring (CONMON)
  • Participates in security assessments and audits
  • Prepares and presents technical reports and briefings
  • Contributes to the identification of root causes, the prioritization of threats, and recommends/implements corrective action
  • Provides mentoring and technical leadership within the information security program team
  • Explores the enterprise and industry for the evolving state of industry knowledge and methods regarding information security best practices
  • Supports development of enterprise-wide information security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures that may reach across multiple stakeholder organizations


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • IAM Level 1 DoD 8140.01 (previously 8570.01) compliant certification (i.e. CAP, GSLC, Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP, CISM)
  • 1+ years of experience in utilizing security relevant tools, systems, and applications in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include: NESSUS, ACAS, DISA STIGs, SCAP, Audit Reduction, and HBSS
  • Active Counter-Intelligence Polygraph


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Currently hold certification in good standing to satisfy IAM Level III (CISSP, GSLC or CISM)
  • Experience with cyber security policies and implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF): e.g. DAAPM, CNSSI 1253, ICD-503, JSIG, and/or NIST SP 800 series
  • Experience in assessing and documenting test or analysis data to show cyber security compliance


Typical Education & Experience:

Typically, 5 or more years related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Working Place:

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

Company :

Vets Hired

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