Information Systems Security Officer

excelity-careers; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Disability coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with 6% match

Professional development reimbursement

Company-paid professional memberships

Job summary

Excelity is seeking an ISSO for a project focused on DoD Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS) Enterprise capabilities. The role covers cybersecurity elements of engineering and operations networks and adherence to the IA program, including A&A procedures.

Required TS/SCI with CI Poly, a Bachelor's degree, and DoD 8140–compliant certs; Master’s may substitute for experience. The position is contingent on contract award and involves interaction with government security representatives.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience required; Master’s may substitute for 2 years
• ISSO/ISSE must be compliant with DoD 8140 and related certifications
• Experience with ICD 503 certification and accreditation
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-37 Rev.1 and related DoD guidance

Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity elements of engineering and operations network solutions
• Prepare Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documents
• Interface with IA team, other security disciplines, program personnel, and Government security representatives

Skills

Cybersecurity

IA compliance

NIST 800-53

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Excelity, we're passionate about delivering innovative technology solutions that help businesses thrive. Whether you're looking to streamline your operations, improve efficiency, or enhance customer engagement, our team of experienced professionals is here to help. So why wait? Visit excelity.io today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals and take your business to the next level.

Excelity is seeking an ISSO for a project in charge of providing comprehensive engineering, operations support services and tech refresh services worldwide for the Enterprise IT Infrastructure (EII) to advance DoD Intelligence Information Systems(DoDIIS) Enterprise capabilities and functions.

*This position is contingent upon contract being awarded*

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for cybersecurity elements of Engineering and Operations network solutions and strategic adherence to all aspects of the Information Assurance (IA) program as stipulated by various U.S. Government requirements including but not limited to): Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID), IC Directive (ICD) 503 and associated NIST publications.
• Preparation of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documents and procedures.
• Interface with other IA team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), program personnel, and Government security representatives.

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree appliable to the position from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree relevant to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of additional experience. Four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• A track record of progressively responsible information assurance experience in ICD 503 certification and accreditation.
• ISSE/ISSO shall be compliant with DoD 8140 and any other certification/training required by DoD for role.
• Must maintain required technical and security training relative to cybersecurity duties, in accordance with DoD instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems, NIST Special Publication 800-53, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations and DoD Directive 8570.01-M, IA Workforce Improvement Program.
• ISSE/ISSO must have certifications and/or comprehensive hands-on technical experience in the technology area(s) of their assigned system(s) in order to effectively carry out their duties.
• Familiarization with NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems‟, Committee on National Security Systems Instructions (CNSSI) 1253, and NIST SP 800-53 Revisions 3 and 4, SP800-39, SP 800-30.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• 100% Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans with Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long and Short-term disability coverage
• Generous paid vacation and holiday time
• Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% Employer matching contributions
• Reimbursement for professional and training development
• Company-paid memberships to professional organizations