Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) [DAP10526]

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in Lexington Park, Maryland. The ISSO will be responsible for maintaining the security of classified computing environments and executing security policies. Candidates must have 5 years of relevant experience and an active Secret clearance.

This role includes responsibilities such as monitoring security policies, managing system accounts, and reporting incidents. Ideal candidates will hold DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level 2 certification and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Secret clearance or current Tier 3 investigation.
• 5 years of experience in Information Systems security and administration functions.
• 2 years of experience in an ISSO/ISSM position or role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified computing environments.
• Conduct assessments of authorized systems and provide corrective actions.
• Report security-related incidents to ISSM.

Skills

Information Systems security and administration

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

User activity monitoring

Security documentation management

Audit record analysis

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level 2 certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+)

IAM Level 3 certification (e.g., ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Job description

ACE Consulting Group, LLC is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). The ISSO is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of a classified computing environment by designing, integrating, and promoting security features, products, and procedures to ensure operational system authorization and accreditation within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associated policy, procedures and guidelines.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security plan.
• Executing the continuous monitoring strategy.
• Ensuring user activity monitoring data is analyzed, stored, and protected in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Verifying the implementation of delegated aspects of the system security program.
• Ensuring all proper account management documentation is completed prior to adding and deleting system accounts.
• Verifying all system security documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Conducting periodic assessments of authorized systems and providing the ISSM with corrective actions for all identified findings and vulnerabilities.
• Ensuring audit records are collected and analyzed in accordance with the security plan.
• Reporting all security-related incidents to the ISSM.
• Monitoring system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
• Serving as a member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB), if designated by the ISSM.
• Completion of the required Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) ISSM training within 6 months of appointment.

Minimum Tangible Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance (or current Tier 3 investigation)
• 5 years of experience performing Information Systems security and administration functions (10 years preferred)
• 2 years of experience performing in an ISSO/ISSM position or role (5 years preferred)
• Must be DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level 2 certified (ex: CompTIA Security+) (preferably IAM Level 3 (ex: ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional))
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ACE Consulting Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, ACE Consulting Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.