Information Systems Security Officer

Gilder Search Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid time off

11 Federal Holidays

Medical/dental coverage

401k with up to 4% match

Life Insurance

End-of-year profit sharing

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an ISSO I for a funded role in Annapolis, Maryland. The position involves supporting the information assurance program, maintaining security posture, and managing security documentation. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance, a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and five years of ISSO experience (or nine years in lieu of degree). This role comes with a comprehensive benefits package including 3 weeks paid time off, 11 Federal Holidays, and up to 4% 401k match.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
• IAT level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for information assurance program.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system.
• Prepare and review documentation for security assessments.

Skills

Implementing information systems security policies

Documentation maintenance

Evaluating security solutions

Configuration management for security software

Maintaining operational security posture

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

5 years of ISSO experience or 9 years in lieu of degree

Tools

System Security Plans (SSPs)

Risk Assessment Reports

Certification and Accreditation packages

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an ISSO I for a funded role to provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program. Providing support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintaining operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Assisting with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performing vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Preparing and reviewing documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supporting security authorization activities in compliance with NIST RMF.

Requirements

Position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance. US citizenship is required.

Required Skills:

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Assist with the configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Develop and maintain documentation for Certification and Accreditation in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave
• Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in a technical discipline and five (5) years of ISSO experience or nine (9) years\' experience in lieu of degree. IAT level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.

Benefits

OST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has been operating since 1996 providing support on various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 11 Federal Holidays, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, 401k with up to 4% match, and end-of-year profit sharing.