5 years of experience in cyber security, particularly as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Current CISSP certification
Proficient in operating security tools like Tenable's Nessus, IBM Guardium, or similar applications
Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or Engineering is preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day security for assigned information systems
Ensure compliance with FBI's Information System Security Assessment Handbook and NIST 800-53 policies
Verify user security clearances and responsibilities before granting access
Initiate protective measures for discovered security incidents or vulnerabilities
Monitor recovery processes to restore IS security features
Maintain documentation for Configuration Management of security-relevant IS software and hardware
Support certification activities throughout the ISSA process
Establish and review audit trails for compliance and reporting
Train users in secure operation and maintenance of information systems
Develop and enforce security policies and maintain system security documentation
Benefits
Opportunity to work within a leading government agency
Engagement in high-level security projects impacting national security
Access to ongoing training and professional development
Collaborative work environment with skilled security professionals
Contribute to strengthening national cybersecurity infrastructure
Full Job Description
Job Description
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret required
Responsibilities
Ensuring that day to day security is maintained for assigned information systems
Ensuring all Information Systems (IS)s are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices outlined in the FBI's Information System Security Assessment (ISSA) Handbook and NIST publication series NIST 800-53
Ensure that all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, and need-to-know, and are aware of their security responsibilities before they are granted access to the IS
Initiate protective and corrective measures when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered
Monitor system recovery processes and ensure the proper restoration of an IS security features
Ensure Configuration Management (CM) for security-relevant IS software, hardware, and firmware is documented and maintained
Support certification activities throughout the ISSA process (previously known as Certification and Accreditation process);
Ensure that system security requirements are complied with, unless waived during all phases of the system lifecycles
Establish audit trails and ensure their review, and make them available, when required, to the Chief Security Officer (CSO) or the Information System Security Manager (ISSM);
retain audit logs in accordance with Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and/or FBI policy
Ensure awareness and precautionary measures are exercised to prevent introduction and/or proliferation of malicious code; manage review and release of media and/or memory components
Ensure general users and privileged users are trained-in the specific knowledge needed for them to safely operate and maintain the ISs to which they have access, including general security awareness and specialized privileged user training
Disseminate, control, and manage the issuance of user identifications and passwords for assigned ISs, and provide authorized lists to appropriate system administrators.
Develop, implement, and enforce information systems security policies
Maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and all other system security documentation
Development of other required system plans: Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Contingency Plan (CP), Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) (as required), and Incident Response Plan (IRP)
Support risk assessment and evaluation activities throughout the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) or site accreditation process
Able to implement and maintain continuous monitoring
Establish audit trails, ensuring their review and reporting all identified security findings
Qualifications
5-years work experience in cyber security related field, preferably as an ISSO, required
Active Top Secret Clearance required
Current CISSP certification required
Experienced using and operating security tools such as, but not limited to: Tenable's Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, or like applications, and Network Mapper, (NMAP)
A Bachelors or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or Engineering is highly desirable
