Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

General Dynamics Information Technology; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an ISSO to maintain the secure posture of an information system, collaborating with the ISSM and ISO, and to manage RMF packages in support of DoD agencies, including SAP environments.

The role covers day-to-day security operations, documentation management, and security training, with TS/SCI and CI polygraph requirements. On-site work in a DoD context in San Antonio, TX is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience in information security or DoD environments.
• Experience developing RMF packages or body of evidence.
• SAP experience required and prior ISSO-related work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware and media are in place.
• Notify ISSM of changes affecting authorization determinations.
• Conduct periodic reviews for compliance with the security authorization package.
• Coordinate hardware/software/firmware changes with ISSM and AO/DAO.
• Monitor recovery processes to ensure security features function properly.
• Ensure security documentation is current and accessible.
• Audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented.
• Attend required security and technical training.
• Execute cybersecurity portions of self-inspections and reviews.
• Identify vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures.
• Prepare status reports on security safeguards.
• Perform ISSO duties for internal and external customers.
• Conduct security impact analyses on configuration changes.

Skills

SAP experience

RMF packages

Incident handling

Security training

Physical security

Operational security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

IAT Level II or IAM Level II

Job description

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISSO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) 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.

Performance shall include:

• Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries

Experience:

• 2+ years related experience
• Related experience especially in developing RMF packages or body of evidence
• SAP experience required
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO

Education:

Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• IAT Level II or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

Security Clearance:

• TS/SCI required
• Must be able to Attain - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50lbs

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