Ten years of experience as an ISSO on similar programs
Experience in at least two of the following: security tools, hardware/software security, communication protocols, encryption techniques
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
Support senior ISSOs in enforcing security policies and standards
Assist in preparing and maintaining security documentation
Evaluate security solutions for classified information processing
Maintain records for security-related hardware and software
Propose and implement security policies and methodologies
Develop and maintain documentation for C&A per ODNI and DoD policies
Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement savings plan
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
ISSO 2, Emerson 8 Responsibilities:
Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified 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 for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
Develop systems security policy and ensures compliance
Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
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)
Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview
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 assess the security impact of those changes.
Required:
Active and CURRENT TS.SCI w FSP through MD
DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.
Ten YOE as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas:
knowledge of current security tools,
hardware/software security implementation,
communication protocols,
encryption techniques/tools.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.
