Information System Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to manage cybersecurity compliance for classified systems. The role involves applying U.S. Government cybersecurity policies, ensuring auditing, and monitoring security procedures. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in security systems and risk management.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Financial Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Leave

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Work-Life Programs

Dependent Care

Qualifications

• Experience applying security systems concepts to information systems.
• Knowledge of risk mitigation and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Assess and request client authorization for classified endpoints.
• Ensure auditing, virus scanning, and configuration management.

Skills

Security Systems Concepts

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Incident Response

Data Loss Prevention

NIST Requirements

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Vulnerability Scanning Tools

Job description

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We’re looking for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) responsible for assessing and requesting client authorization for company-managed classified endpoints, servers, network, and security appliances. This involves applying evolving U.S. Government cybersecurity policy and guidance.

The ISSO ensures system, network, and security appliance auditing, virus scanning, and hardware and software configuration management requirements are executed as defined in client-approved system assessment documentation and policy. Additionally, the ISSO monitors the activities of program system administrators to ensure all relevant security procedures are followed. The role also includes documenting clear and concise compliance criteria and test cases required to validate compliance with an evolving baseline of cybersecurity requirements and guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Intelligence Community, and the DoD.

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You Have:

• Experience applying security systems concepts, requirements, design development, implementation, and integration to information systems
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), performing system assessment and authorization through a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool
• Knowledge of risk mitigation and selecting and designing appropriate security controls for implementation
• Knowledge of incident response and data loss prevention, detection, and response
• Knowledge of the NIST and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements for monitoring and reporting
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8570 IAM II Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience executing the analysis, design, and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions
• Experience maintaining vulnerability scanning tool compliance and patch management, including ensuring IT staff pushes patches to all systems, maintains compliance with directives, manages changes to the system, and assesses the security impact of the changes
• Experience engineering and implementing security-based solutions to further automate and improve the comprehensive security posture of systems and their supporting infrastructure
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
• DoD 8570 Certification such as CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, or CISSP-ISSEP Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.