Information Systems Security Officer

NineTwelve; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO (2 weeks)

Job summary

NineTwelve seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for a highly technical facility supporting Department of War operations. The ISSO will manage day-to-day operations and support of classified information systems on-site.

The role reports to the Information Security Operations Manager/ISSM and augments the IT staff with unclassified security operations support. Active Top Secret clearance and SCI/SAP access may be required.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of U.S. Government (DoD) IS security policies.
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving; team oriented and able to prioritize multiple projects.
• Must have active Top Secret clearance and be able to access SCI/SAP.
• DoD 8140/8570 Technician Level 2-3 certification within 6 months of hire.
• Five+ years IT experience in a classified environment or 3+ years in ISSO/ISSM roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ISSO for classified systems.
• Implement RMF following DCSA/DAAG/JSIG processes.
• Support ATO process from categorization to continuous monitoring.
• Coordinate security awareness and training.
• Analyze audit logs and investigate anomalies.
• Produce BoE docs: SSPs, POA&Ms, risk assessments.
• Maintain security posture and patching/updates.
• Participate in Change Control Board (CCB).
• Assist with unclassified security operations and vulnerability management.
• Maintain records in eMASS.

Skills

DoD IS security policies

Clear communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Top Secret clearance

SCI/SAP access

DoD 8570 Technician Level 2-3

Tools

Windows Server

Linux servers

eMASS

Server virtualization

Job description

NineTwelve is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for our highly technical facility supporting Department of War operations. The ISSO is responsible for the day-to-day operations and support of classified information systems. This position will report to the Information Security Operations Manager/ISSM on all aspects ofclassified information system security operation. This position will augment the Information Security and Information Technology staff supporting unclassified corporate networks and systems. Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance. This is an on-site position and is neither hybrid nor remote.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
• Implement the risk management framework for classified systems, typically following the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA), DAAG or JSIG process and supporting communications with cognizant security authorities.
• Serve as the primary resource for classified systems.
• Support the ATO process from initial categorization through authorization and ongoing continuous monitoring.
• Coordinate security awareness activities and ensure users complete required training.
• Conduct and review audit log analysis, investigate anomalies and elevate potential security incidents.
• Produce and maintain Body of Evidence (BoE) documentation to include risk assessments, System Security Plan (SSP’s) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M’s).
• Maintain the day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring for all systems, including patching and updates.
• Serve as a member of the Change Control Board (CCB).
• Assist Information Security team in unclassified security operations, including continuous monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Assist Information Technology team in unclassified services functions.
• Maintain accurate records in the organization authorization tool (eMASS)

Other Job Functions

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No supervisory responsibilities.

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Thorough understanding of U.S. Government (specifically DoD) IS security policies.
• Strong communication skills, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; self-motivated with ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects; ability to work with people in a team environment and deal effectively with changing project priorities.
• Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems and provide focused solutions.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Must have active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or any necessary Special Access Programs (SAP).
• DoDM 8140/DoD 8570 approved (Technician Level 2-3) certification required within 6 months of hire.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Five+ (5) years of experience in Information Technology (IT) in a classified environment, or 3+ years of experience as an ISSM/ISSO in government/industrial security or an intelligence career field.
• Knowledge of technical standards relating to information system security; experience administering Windows operating systems, experience with large-scale server systems, thin client architecture, system virtualization and other related peripherals.
• Administer, configure, and maintain Linux servers and workstations, including installation, patching, performance turning, user and permission management.
• Experience with Certification and Authorization requirements as outlined in the NISPOM, RMF for DoD IT, ICD 503, JSIG/JAFAN & NIST RMF.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is required to work predominately in an office setting.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area Ability to climb stairs in performing the work.
• Ability to walk for reasonable distances in performing the work.

COMPENSATION

Salary is based in experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• company-sponsored health insurance
• 401(k)
• two (2) weeks PTO for full-time employees