AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Mid (MCSES III)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$110K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years in information systems management and cybersecurity experience
  • Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Proficient in firewall administration and data encryption
  • Knowledge of information security principles and NIST SP 800-53
  • Experience with RMF compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communicator, comfortable briefing executives
  • Self-starter and strong team contributor.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain operational security posture for assigned information systems and networks
  • Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of IS resources
  • Serve as principal technical advisor to security management personnel
  • Perform alternate ISSM duties to enhance operational readiness
  • Support PMOs with technical information for RMF artifacts
  • Conduct IS lifecycle management, from requirements to destruction
  • Provide cybersecurity expertise for assessments and compliance
  • Maintain documentation for system changes and ATO conflicts
  • Conduct regular cybersecurity assessments to identify vulnerabilities
  • Develop supporting documentation like POA&M and inspection reports

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Paid leave and retirement plans
  • Insurance programs
  • Education and training assistance
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the appropriate operational security posture for assigned Information Systems (IS)and networks in accordance with cybersecurity policies, directives, and Information Assurance (IA) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Accessibilityof all IS resources, organic to the supported organization, maintain a high level of operational availability.
  • Serve as the principle technical advisor to the Information Systems Security Managers (ISSM), Program Security Officers (PSO), and Delegated Authorizing Officials (DAO).
  • Perform functional duties, as the alternate ISSM, to maximize operational readiness and effectiveness.
  • Provide expertise, to maintain the Authority to Operate (ATO) and Authorization to Connect (ATC) for assigned IS, ensuring Risk Management Framework (RMF)compliance.
  • Provide support to Program Management Offices (PMOs), by conducting site surveys and providing technical information, to develop RMF artifacts to support ATO/ATC and to facilitate IS deployments and successful integration.
  • Perform IS lifecycle management to facilitate requirements engineering, procurement, integration, operational sustainment, and destruction.
  • Provide the organization, subject matter expertise to prepare for cybersecurity, physical and personnel security assessments from senior management .
  • Perform cybersecurity assessments for IS, within your area of responsibility, on a regular and consistent basis to identify potential vulnerabilities, evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
  • Develop supporting documentation, such as Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and inspection reports, to coordinate events, capture discrepancies, and document remediation strategy for supported organizations.
  • Develop and integrate policy and procedures to reinforce Access Controls (AC) for identified vulnerabilities.
  • Participate in professional engagements with supporting and supported organizations, for successful collaboration, and to ensure assigned projects deliver desired results.
  • Develop and maintain IS documentation to capture changes to the system, its operating environment, and to advice the Configuration Control Board (CCB) on ATO/ATC conflicts.
  • Conduct cybersecurity audits and maintain audit record management, ensuring audit records are collected, reviewed, documented, and archived.
  • Complete necessary, initial/annual, training to establish and maintain access to supported systems and networks.
Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • 5 years of information systems management and cybersecurity experience.
  • Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Proficient in firewall administration, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, and data encryption
  • In-depth knowledge of information security principles and practices, including NIST SP 800-53 controls, DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DoD Instruction 8510.01.
  • Experience with cybersecurity RMF compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication skills, adept at briefing executives andprogram IPT level leadership.
  • Self-starter, strong work ethic, and willingness to be a contributing IPT member.

Certifications:

  • Must possess an active DoD 8140/8570.01-M baseline certification atIAM Level II or higher(e.g.,SecurityX CE, CySA+, CISSP, or CISM).
  • Candidates without IAM Level II on day one may be considered if they currently meetIAT Level IIand can obtain an IAM Level II certification within an agreed-upon timeframe.
Pay Transparency Statement The salary range for this position is USD $110,800.00/Yr. - USD $185,100.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
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