Information Systems Security Officer 2 - (NIST RMF, SSP, C&A)

Akina, Inc. • $174K — $213K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10 years of ISSO experience in similar programs or contracts
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level I or higher certification
  • Experience with NIST RMF, NISCAP, and relevant security policies
  • Proficiency in SSP, C&A, and SRTM documentation
  • Experience with vulnerability/risk assessment and configuration management
  • Hands-on experience with security tools, hardware/software security, or communication protocols

Responsibilities

  • Support the Information Assurance (IA) program for information systems
  • Maintain operational security posture and compliance with policies
  • Propose and enforce information systems security policies and standards
  • Prepare and update critical security documentation
  • Perform security solutions evaluation and risk assessments
  • Manage configuration of security-relevant hardware and software
  • Administer authentication mechanisms and assist the ISSM

Benefits

  • 24 days of PTO accrued annually
  • 11 federal holidays off
  • 401k with 100% vesting at start date and 10% company contribution
  • 100% healthcare coverage for employees and 50% for dependents
  • Educational assistance for college courses and job training certifications
Full Job Description
Information Systems Security Officer 2 - (NIST RMF, SSP, C&A)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 21-2-ISSO2
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's Information Assurance (IA) program. Maintain the operational security posture for information systems and support security authorization activities in compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ODNI/DoD policies.
  • Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  • Maintain records and operational security posture for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, and network switches.
  • Prepare, review, and update documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
  • Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis and evaluate security solutions to ensure compliance with classified processing requirements.
  • Manage configuration management (CM) for security-relevant hardware, software, and firmware, and assess the security impact of system changes.
  • Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms and support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM).

Position Required Skills:
  • NIST RMF, NISCAP, ODNI, and DoD security policies
  • SSP, C&A, and SRTM documentation creation and maintenance
  • System security evaluation and risk/vulnerability assessment
  • Configuration Management for security software/hardware/firmware
  • User identification & authentication administration
  • Experience in at least two (2) of the following: current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption techniques/tools
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level I or higher

ISSO2 Qualifications:

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

Four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

Must include experience in at least two (2) of the following: current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption techniques/tools.

Certifications: DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level I or higher required.

Salary Range: $174k-$213k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

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