What you will be doing:Mantis Security is seeking for immediate placement a highly qualified and technical Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) for multiple analytic mission systems. The ISSO must be proficient in standard A&A activities, and will generate and maintain the complete security body of evidence (BoE) while leading the A&A activities according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Duties Include:- Support to the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and all Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) for all multiple information systems
- Ensure validity and accuracy review of all associated security documentation
- Create and maintain System Security Plan (SSP), Security CONOPS, Security Test Plan (STP) and Security Test Procedures, document and maintain implementation details of NIST 800-53 security controls
- Plans and performs security functional testing, creates and maintains STPs, supports security assessments
- Utilize Xacta to maintain Security Body of Evidence (BoE) files and to work through the A&A process for each system release cycle
- Provide guidance on the application of security policy, identifying security requirements, providing technical guidance for the satisfaction of requirements, reviewing and determining the adequacy of required documentation
- Manage the plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms) by working with project managers and engineers to develop schedules and engineering actions that mitigate open findings
- Monitor and audit operational systems for proper use
Must have:
- Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience, or Master's degree with 7 years of experience, or no degree with 13 years of experience
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements (one of CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP)
- Must have current TS/SCI eligibility or Active TS/SCI
- Must be able to obtain a CI polygraph
Nice to have:
- Proficiency with Xacta IA Manager (or Xacta 360)
