Information System Security Officer

Rincon Research Corp; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid premiums for family

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

ESOP participation

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

Rincon Research Corporation seeks an Information System Security Officer to support local and networked systems in Centennial, CO. The role emphasizes compliance, continuous monitoring, and collaboration with engineers, security staff, and management.

The candidate should have 1–3 years in ISSO or system administration, with cybersecurity experience, TS/SCI eligibility, and DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 certification.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of ISSO and/or System Administration experience.
• Experience in Cybersecurity including assessments, accreditations, and continuous monitoring.
• Ability to interface with customers, programs, visitors, and engineers.
• Must work well independently and in a team environment in a fast-paced setting.
• Must have a current favorable adjudicated T5/T5R and eligibility for a TS//SCI clearance.
• Must obtain DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 Certification or equivalent.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ISSO support for new and existing systems.
• Ensure systems operate, are maintained, and updated per security policies and controls.
• Create and maintain System Security Plans and Body of Evidence.
• Conduct Continuous Monitoring and report on security controls and audits.
• Review changes to system baselines and enforce configuration management.
• Collaborate with Security Manager through briefings and discussions.
• Propose cybersecurity solutions to meet security requirements.
• Assist with security awareness, risk analysis, and incident response.
• Assist in data transfers and security-related software/hardware evaluations.

Skills

ISSO experience

System Administration

Cybersecurity

Clearance (TS/SCI)

DoD 8570 IAM Level 1

U.S. Citizenship

Customer interfacing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

SCC

Job description

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Information System Security Officer

Centennial, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1396

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?

At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security.

Rincon Research Corporation seeks a self-starting individual for a full-time security position at its Centennial, CO office. The security position will primarily be focused on providing Information System Security Officer (ISSO) support for local and networked systems while also providing local security support for other roles as needed. The position will interface with the office engineers, visitors, system administrators, security staff, program managers, and local vendors and inspectors. This position requires an individual with good communication skills and the ability to organize tasks and data in a logical manner.

Come join the team that is creating cutting edge signal processing and geolocation systems for the future!

What are the primary responsibilities in the Advanced DSP/Communications Engineer position?

• Work with the RRC Cybersecurity team to provide ISSO support to new and existing systems
• Ensure accredited systems are operated, maintained, and updated according to security policies, controls, and documentation
• Create and Maintain information assurance documentation including System Security Plans and Body of Evidence (BoE)
• Perform Continuous Monitoring and reporting of identified security controls including audit log reviews, system compliance assessments, vulnerability scans, and account activity for privileged and general users.
• Review and approve proposed changes to system baseline configurations, enforce standard configuration management practices, and perform updates to the SSP documentation
• Work closely with the Information System Security Manager through regular briefings, meetings, and discussions concerning information security
• Recommend cybersecurity solutions to resolve system security requirements, program needs, mitigations, processes, and procedures
• Assist with security awareness training, risk analysis, risk management, vulnerability management, investigations, incident response, and configuration management
• Perform Software & Hardware Evaluations
• Perform Data Transfers
• Provide Security Help Desk support to include: reviewing, approving, and assigning tickets
• Assist in the application and enforcement of security policies
• Provide local general support as needed to include: facilities, logistics, vendor coordination, and IT assistance
• Assist in other areas of security support as needed including:
  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) support
  • Access Control Systems (ACS) support
  • Security Inspections and Assessments
  • Security Documentation
  • Escorting personnel in secure areas
  • Security briefings and training
  • Ensure corporation is compliant with directives, regulations, company policy, and security operating procedures.
  • Investigate security incidents and violations relating to classified programs.
  • Assist with local Visitor Control and meeting support
  • Create, scan, maintain, and organize security documentation, tracking, and database information

What required background will make you successful?

• 1-3 years of ISSO and/or System Administration experience
• Experience in Cybersecurity including assessments, accreditations, and continuous monitoring.
• Ability to interface with customers, programs, visitors, and engineers
• Must work well both independently and in a team environment with the ability to multitask in fast paced environment
• Must have a current favorably adjudicated T5 / T5R and eligibility for a TS//SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 Certification or equivalent
• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge and experience with Linux and Windows systems and commands.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience working in Industrial Security
• Active DoD 8570 Certification (Security + or equivalent)
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current SSBI
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Risk Management Framework and ATO documentation
• Experience with Security tools such as Splunk, Nessus, and SCC
• Experience with NIST 800-53 and 800-171 security controls
• Experience with system hardening using DISA STIGs
• Organizational skills, writing skills, communication skills, and an attention to detail
• Experience with Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems
• Experience with Customer Service, Help Desk, and Security Support
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams across the organization
• Experience with Physical, Personnel, and/or Program Security
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Organizational skills, writing skills, communication skills, and an attention to detail

Where is the position located?

This position is located at our Centennial, CO office.

*The likely salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

What benefits does RRC offer?

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401( k) Plan
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan

Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.