Information System Security Officer III,

Targeted Solutions, LLC; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & Flexible holidays

Tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement

Immediate vesting 401K with 4% match

Job summary

Targeted Solutions, LLC in Bedford, MA seeks an Information System Security Officer III to oversee the security posture of information systems in collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. You will manage RMF packages, monitor authorization boundaries, and support SAP environments including DoD agencies.

The role requires 5–7 years of related experience, TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II training or equivalent, with a focus on continuous monitoring and incident

Qualifications

• 5–7 years related experience developing RMF packages.
• Experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II training required or equivalent.
• Experience with SAPs/SCI/SAP environment.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in meeting duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware/media.
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
• Coordinate changes or modifications to hardware/ software/ firmware with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features are restored and functioning correctly.
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Attend required technical and security training relative to assigned duties.
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection and provide security coordination and review of assessment plans.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures implementation.
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview.

Skills

RMF packages

IAM II

System/Network Admin

Cybersecurity monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Information System Security Officer III

REQ: 26-J-0810

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance Shall Include

• Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Clearance

TS/SCI

Experience Mandatory

MANDATORY: 5-7 years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence; Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO; 2+ years SAP experience; TRAINING: DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II (in lieu of IAT Level II)

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous PTO and Flexible holiday package, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and an immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching.