Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Linuxconfig; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options with HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training reimbursement

Tech equipment allowance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Constellation Technologies is seeking a cybersecurity professional to support ISSO operations under federal contracts. You will help enforce security policies and maintain system documentation while coordinating with the ISSM to uphold posture for classified information.

Applicants must have TS/SCI with polygraph, US citizenship, a CS or IT Engineering degree, and 8+ years in IT/cybersecurity. Opportunities include ongoing training and growth within a federally compliant environment.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Bachelor's Degree in CS or IT Engineering; in lieu of degree, 12 years total experience.
• Eight years of combined IT/cybersecurity experience required.
• Familiarity with security products, authorization techniques and PKI.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of security documentation.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure compliance for processing classified information.
• Maintain documentation for Security Authorization per DoD/ODNI policies.
• Support CM for security software, hardware and firmware and track system assets.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance w/ polygraph

Security incident management

PKI & authorization services

Current security tools knowledge

Encryption tools & techniques

Security policy enforcement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering

4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree (total 12)

Tools

IAM Level 1 certification

Job description

BASH, Linux, Perl, Python, Java, ETL, Cassandra, Agile, IAM Level 3 certification

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

• Must be a US Citizen
  
  
  
  • Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional four (04) years of experience for a total of twelve (12) years.
  
  
  • Eight (08) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization is required.
  
  
  • Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.
  
  
  
  


• IAM Level 1 certification is required


• Required knowledge in at least two (02) of the following:
  
  
  
  • knowledge of current security tools
  
  
  • hardware/software security implementation
  
  
  • communication protocols
  
  
  • encryption tools and techniques.
  
  
  
  


• 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 Configuration Management (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, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies


• Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies


• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware


• Ensure compliance with system security policy


• 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 Cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave


• Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation


• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to day security operations of the system


• Track/ensure appropriate user ID and authentication mechanism of the information System (IS)


• Obtain system authorization for ISs under their purview


• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program


• Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies


• Manage and control changes to the system assessing the security impact of those changes


• Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs


• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives

$160 - $255 a year

The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA


• Comprehensive Dental insurance


• Vision with 80% employer paid premium


• Employer paid Life insurance 100%


• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%


• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement


• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation


• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.


• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training


• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.


• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers


• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship


• Performance Recognition Program


• Complimentary branded apparel

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].