Information System Security Officer

Agile Defense; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense in Ashburn, VA is seeking an Information System Security Officer responsible for ensuring the security of organizational information systems. The role involves overseeing the design, implementation, and management of security measures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Candidates typically should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field and at least 3 years of experience. Knowledge in RMF NIST Standards and Zero Trust Methods is preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically has a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in Information Security.
• Understanding of Zero Trust Methods and Cloud Access Security Broker.
• Familiarity with Security Extensions and DNS security.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, implementation, and management of security measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Protect IT systems from cyber threats.

Skills

RMF NIST Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

Nessus

Palo Alto NGFW

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Job description

Requisition #: 1547

Job Title: Information System Security Officer

Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Description

Responsible for ensuring the security of an organization's information systems. Their primary role is to oversee the design, implementation, and management of security measures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and ensure compoiance with relevant laws and regulations.

Education and Years of Experience

Typically has a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Engineering, or related field, and 3+ years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.

Required Skills

RMF NIST Standards

Preferred Skills

• Zero Trust Methods Zscaler ZIA/ZPA
• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Phishing resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle IDS/IPS DNS
• Security Extensions (DNSSEC) & encrypted DNS (DNS over HTTPS (DoH) / DNS over TLS (DoT) Segmentation/Micro-segmentation
• Nessus Palo Alto NGFW & Cisco ASA/Firepower GlobalProtect VPN Security inventory in CMDB

Working Conditions

Standard work office conditions with cubicles / fluorescent lighting, standard equipment including work laptop assignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities