Sentar is seeking a Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2 at Ft. Meade!
Role Description: - Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
- Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
- Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
- Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
- Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
- Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization.
- Provide configuration management (CM) for information systems security software, hardware, and firmware.
- Manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes.
- Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
- Support security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF)
Abilities:
- Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
- Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
- Assist with Configuration Management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
- Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
- Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
- Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
- Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
- Ensure compliance with system security policy
- Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
- Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
- Provide support to the information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave
- Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation
- Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to• day security operations of the system
- Track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanism of the information System (IS)
- Obtain system authorization for ISs under their purview
- Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program
- Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies
- Manage and control changes to the system assessing the security impact of those changes
- Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
- Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives
Qualifications: Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active Poly Education: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering or related field is required.
- In lieu of a bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted for a total of twelve (12) years.
Certifications: IAM Level I or higher - CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ce, HCISPP
Experience: - Eight (8) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization is required. Experience in at least two of the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or encryption tools and techniques. Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.
Benefits at Sentar: Our unique employee ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
- Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Flexible Spending Plan options
- Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
- Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
- Generous 401(k) match
- Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
- Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development reimbursement
- Recognition and Awards programs
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