Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Parsons; Colorado; On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to focus on cybersecurity aspects of system design for DoD/IC environments, including Collateral, SCI and SAP activities. The position involves day-to-day accreditation tasks, RMF/JSIG implementation, and continuous monitoring across on-premise and cloud platforms.

Qualified candidates hold a TS/SCI clearance, a relevant degree, and 8+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI-level security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for degree.
• Experience with RMF/JSIG, NIst SP controls and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply RMF/JSIG to achieve ATO/IATT/ATC for IS and cloud platforms.
• Develop and maintain SSP, SCTM, RAR, ConMon, SAR, and POA&M artifacts.
• Produce system documentation, PPSM worksheets, diagrams, and SOPs.
• Coordinate security audits and system updates.
• Monitor Accredited Information Systems and assess configuration changes.
• Report cyber incidents to ISSM and government command chain.

Skills

RMF / JSIG

NIST RMF/SP 800-37/53

SOC security concepts

TS/SCI clearance

Security controls & SSP

CNSSI 1253 familiarity

eMASS / Xacta

Education

Bachelors in CS/Engineering/Cybersecurity

Tools

HBSS/Trellix

STIGs

ACAS

Job description

Job Description:

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of War and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority, and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and deliver meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.

Our Space Operations Program Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space...

Our team is looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). In this role you will get to focus on the cybersecurity aspects of system design to deal with cyber-related disruptions, minimizing misuse and malicious behavior, while supporting Department of War agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Duties:

• Utilize Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) /Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO), Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), and Authority to Connect (ATC) for all existing and new Information Systems (IS) that require accreditation to include on premise and cloud platforms.
• Maintain and develop System Security Plans (SSP), Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTM), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Continuous Monitoring Plans (ConMon), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Ability to produce and maintain documentation, policy, and procedures such as: Ports Protocols and Services Management (PPSM) worksheets, system and network diagrams / descriptions, and SOPs.
• Coordinate and perform security audits and system updates to identify nonstandard events and maintain system and information integrity.
• Play an active role in conducting continuous monitoring activities on Accredited Information Systems (AIS) its environment of operation to include developing and updating the system artifacts.
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.
• Report Cyber incidents or vulnerabilities to the ISSM and/or government chain of command.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies; risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk); Information Technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption); network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
• Experience in reviewing and implementing secure configuration management techniques.
• Practical experience in guiding systems through NIST SP 800‑37 RMF steps, from Prepare to Monitor, using CNSSI 1253 to ascertain appropriate Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability levels, and the NIST SP 800‑53 controls associated with each level.
• Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Xacta.
• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Cybersecurity or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university with minimum 8 years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Secret Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph to achieve SAP security Clearance upon hire.
• Possess a DoD 8140.03/8570.01 Information Assurance Manager II certification: CompTIA Security+ (Sec+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Plus (CASP+).
• Knowledge of and hands on experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS)/Trellix.
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• 100% onsite is required in Colorado Springs, CO.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of cyber tools such as Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, vulnerability detection, scripting languages, and/or programming languages.
• Knowledge of Cloud Computing such as Amazon AWS, and Microsoft Azure platforms.
• Knowledge of DEVOPS / DEVSECOPS operations and requirements.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close‑knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:

$103,500.00 - $181,100.00

Benefits and Perks:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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