Information Systems Security Officer

Open Systems Technologies Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid time off

11 Federal Holidays

Medical/dental coverage

Life Insurance

401k with up to 4% match

End-of-year profit sharing

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies Corporation seeks an ISSO I to support an information assurance program. The role involves enforcing security policies, conducting vulnerability assessments, and managing security documentation. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have five years of ISSO experience or nine years in lieu of a degree, along with an IAT level I certification. Benefits include paid time off, medical coverage, and a 401k plan with a matching contribution.

Qualifications

• 5 years of ISSO experience, or 9 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
• IAT level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing security policies.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation.
• Evaluate security solutions for classified information requirements.
• Maintain operational security posture for information systems.
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism.

Skills

Information systems security policies

Vulnerability/risk assessment

Configuration management

Operational security posture

User identification and authentication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a 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 (CM) 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 (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supporting security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

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

Responsibilities

• 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 CM 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 C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
• Develop system security policy and ensures 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.