Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II (TS, w/ SCI Eligibility)

RedTrace Technologies; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Annual performance bonus

Certification & degree bonuses

Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement

Health Care Insurance (medical, dental

Vision

Up to four weeks of paid vacation

Federal holidays & floating holidays

Team bonding events

Job summary

RedTrace Technologies in Colorado is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II to uphold the security posture of a DoD-related information system at Peterson SFB, CO. You will collaborate with the ISSM and DoD stakeholders to maintain authorization documentation, implement RMF controls, and coordinate with system owners for secure operations.

Qualifications include a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, DoD 8570 IAM II, RMF expertise, and 2–5 years in related roles.

Qualifications

• Current U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI eligibility
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Strong knowledge of RMF
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II
• 2–5 years related experience, especially in RMF packaging or related duties

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in meeting duties and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
• Manage security documentation and authorization packages
• Coordinate changes to hardware/software with ISSM and AO/DAO
• Monitor system recovery and ensure security features are functioning
• Attend required technical and security training
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures
• Prepare status reports on security safeguards for systems
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers

Skills

TS Clearance w/ SCI eligibility

U.S. Citizenship

RMF experience

DoD 8570 IAM II

2–5 years related experience

System/Network Administrator or ISSO経験

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

• POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP*** Position Title: Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II Location: Peterson SFB, CO

The anticipated salary range for this position is $99,000–$114,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, geographic location, contractual requirements, and other relevant business considerations. The final salary may fall outside the stated range.

Position Description

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 ISSO. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Required

• 2-5 years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence
• Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI eligibility
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Strong knowledge of RMF
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
• 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
• Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
• Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• 11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
• Team bonding events

RedTrace Technologies is an EOE employer