Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Mid / Senior Level - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH [...]

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A defense contracting company in Laurel, Maryland is seeking an experienced Information Assurance professional to lead security operations and evaluations. Candidates must be US citizens and hold a TS/SCI clearance. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least twelve years of relevant experience. Security+ or CASP+ certifications are mandatory. The company offers competitive healthcare benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with TS/SCI clearance.
• At least twelve (12) years of relevant experience.
• Experience as ISSO in secure information system operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security evaluations of software systems.
• Propose and enforce security policies and standards.
• Perform day-to-day security operations for complex systems.

Skills

Information Assurance

System Security Plans

RMF

Security+ Certification

CASP+ Certification

IAVA management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Security Tools

IAVA management tools

Job description

Overview

Information Assurance, IAVA, System Security Plans (SSPs), RMF, Windows, Linux, Authorization to Operate, Verification and Validation, Security+, Security X, CASP+, NIST 800-53.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position. Application link: https://jobs.lever.co/cti-md/c596e8f3-f161-451c-b9d5-ce4bb7d68ace.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph (polygraph within the last five years)
• At least twelve (12) years of direct/relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, System Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Four (04) years of additional relevant experience on projects with similar processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Security+ Certification or Security X (CASP+) Certification required
• Experience as ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected and standalone environments
• At least five (05) years of experience using tools to support IAVA management
• At least five (05) years of experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security-related documentation
• Knowledge of current security tools; hardware/software security implementations; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools
• Experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements
• Experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program
• Experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complex information and information processing systems
• Commitment to developing and adhering to best practices
• High level of self-initiative and a solutions-oriented team player

Nice to Have

• Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium plus a company-funded HSA
• Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology (phones, computers, printers, etc.)
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with immediate vesting after 90 days

Environment and Perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii
• Team building events and mentorship opportunities
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

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