2937 Information Systems Security Officer 1

Amches, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching

20 days PTO

Free healthcare, dental, vision

$50,000 Life insurance

Job summary

A leading security firm in Fort Meade is seeking a Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with security policies and support daily security operations. This role requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, TS/SCI Full Scope Poly, and three years of related experience. Strong knowledge of security tools like XACTA and SCANBOY is essential. Benefits include 401K matching, healthcare, and 20 days of PTO per year.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as an ISSO on similar programs.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher.
• Experience with security policies and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support for the information assurance program.
• Maintain operational security posture for the program.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis.
• Prepare and review documentation including SSPs and Risk Assessment Reports.

Skills

Knowledge of security tools

Communication protocols

Encryption techniques/tools

XACTA

LATTEART

CIVET

SECURITY CENTER

SCANBOY

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Qualifications

Three years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least one of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher is required. Four years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

The Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall possess the following capabilities

• 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 system 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)

MUST have knowledge of: XACTA, LATTEART, CIVET, SECURITY CENTER and SCANBOY.

Requirement: TS/SCI Full Scope Poly required

InterImage Benefit Snapshot

• 401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay


• PTO: 20 days per year


• Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant


• $50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available

InterImage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. InterImage provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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