Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Que Technology Group

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience as an ISSO focusing on Defense-in-Depth principles and security architecture.
  • Knowledge of NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) applications.
  • Familiar with STE/STN requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years, or Master's with 3 years of relevance, or equivalent experience.
  • Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 certification required.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the operational security posture of information systems.
  • Monitor networks for security compliance and vulnerabilities.
  • Implement consistent security processes in continuous monitoring.
  • Conduct regular audits on information systems.
  • Assist in preparing for periodic reaccreditation with security manager.

Benefits

  • Company-paid Medical/Dental/Vision plans.
  • Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Business/First Class travel upgrades for flights over 7 hours.
  • Generous 25 vacation/personal days per year.
  • 11 paid Federal Holidays.
  • $5,000 annual Professional Development Fund and 40 paid class hours.
  • 401K with 6% match; contributions vested immediately.
  • Referral bonus of $10,000 for each new hire.
  • Up to 3 paid 'Code Red' days for customer closure.
Full Job Description
is seeking a self-starting, motivated individual to be an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supporting the Signals Analysis Division with maintaining compliance and strengthening the security posture of critical mission systems via the Risk Management Framework; will be responsible for 8-10 System Security Plans (SSPs).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for information systems.
  • Support continuous monitoring of networks to detect and correct areas of security non-compliance, unmitigated vulnerabilities, and other risks.
  • Follow consistent security processes and play a role in the information systems continuous monitoring program.
  • Perform regular audits of information systems. Assist the information systems security manager in preparing for periodic reaccreditation.
Required Qualifications:
  • Experience as an ISSO with emphasis on Defense-in-Depth principles, network, and enterprise security architecture.
  • Experience applying the principles of the NIST 800-53 including the procedures in the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Familiarity with STE/STN requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree plus 5-years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus 3-years of relevant experience.An Associate's degree or 18 semesters hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field plus 7-years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 9-years of relevant experience may be considered.
  • Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 certification.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

BENEFITS:
  • Competitive salary
  • Company Medical/Dental/Vision plans - Company paid
  • Short-term Disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance - Company paid
  • Business/ First Class travel upgrade for 7 hour or longer flights & company card will be provided for expenses
  • Vacation / Personal days granted at 25 days per year
  • Paid Federal Holidays - 11 days
  • $5,000 Annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid hours if in class
  • 401K with 6% company match; all contributions are immediately vested by Employee
  • Employee will be paid a bonus of $10,000 per employee hired based on their referral
  • Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closure

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