Information Systems Security Officer

KBR, Inc; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to join their team in Chantilly, Virginia. This role involves ensuring the secure operation of information systems, conducting assessments, and implementing government policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in information assurance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience as an ISSO is required.
• Experience with DOD 8500.01 and RMF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive assessments of systems and networks.
• Ensure secure operation of KBR information systems.

Skills

Information Assurance

Risk Management Framework

Analytical Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer, information systems management

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide

Job description

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Information Systems Security Officer

Apply locations Chantilly, Virginia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R2106370

Title:

Information Systems Security Officer

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

KBR has an opening for an Information Systems Security Officer to join our team of qualified, diverse professionals onsite at our location. This position requires 100% on site presence.

Role andResponsibilities:

• Serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at our location working with the Site IA in support of a KBR Information Systems. Candidate will perform extensive assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.Candidate will achieve this through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and active evaluations (vulnerability assessments). Position is a corporate position, and employment is not tied to a contract.

• Candidate will perform Information Assurance and IT Security tasks to ensure the secure operation of the KBR information systems as a part of the KBR Information Assurance Operations team.

• Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This includes process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.

• Assists in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., JSIG, NISPOM, SP-800-171, SP-800-53, RMF) for site-hosted information systems and makes recommendations on process tailoring.

• Performs extensive analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.

• Periodically conducts of a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer, information systems management or related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience. 4 years’ experience as an ISSO is required.

• Experience with DOD 8500.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements as well as experience in drafting, submitting, and maintaining RMF packages, Experience with Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) packages is required.

• Experience in development and maintaining of RMF Documents including System Security Plans (SSP), System Security Checklists, Privacy Impact Assessments, and Authority to Operate (ATO) artifacts.

• Experience in developing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)

• Knowledge of independent verification and validation techniques is required.

• Experience working independently and as part of a team in researching data, developing analytical techniques and methodologies is required.

• A current Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level I (CAP, Security+ CE) or comparable certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M.

• Applicant selected is subject to a United States Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A current Secret clearance with an eligibility to receive a TS/SCI, or have a Background Investigation completed within the last 6.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IAM Level II (CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP) or comparable certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M.

• Knowledge in monitoring and conducting Security Control Assessment to ensure all controls meet security requirements as stipulated in the SSP, NIST SP 800-53, JSIG.

• Understanding of maintenance and inventory process for information Security Systems.

• Experience in coordinating with Leadership across the organization to ensure timely compliance.

• Experience in developing waivers and exceptions for information system vulnerabilities.

• Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and independent verification and validation techniques.

• Experience working in a corporate environment and working with a diverse user population and a global enterprise.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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