Information Systems Security Officer

Steel Point Solutions

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as an ISSO on similar programs and contracts.
  • Knowledge in security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.
  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level I or higher required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or 4 years of additional relevant experience as an ISSO.

Responsibilities

  • Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing security policies and standards.
  • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of security documentation.
  • Evaluate security solutions for compliance with processing information requirements.
  • Maintain records on various network devices including workstations and servers.
  • Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms for the information system.
  • Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies.
  • Serve as Approval Authority for information systems under control.

Benefits

  • Encouragement for candidates from Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) to apply.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic security environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities in the field of information systems security.
Full Job Description
We are looking for Information System Security System Officer:

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and method. Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation. Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing information. Assist with the 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, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Develop and maintain documentation. Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware. Develop system security policy and ensures compliance. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet requirements. Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program. Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave. Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation. Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system. Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS). Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program. Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies. Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes. Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control. .

Qualifications:
  • Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.
  • Ten ( 10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (1AM) Level I or higher is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Candidates from Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) are strongly encouraged to apply. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map.

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