Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III

General Dynamics Information Technology; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Bedford, MA seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III to maintain and enhance the security posture of an information system. The role collaborates with the ISSM and ISO, handling RMF packages, A&A efforts, and SAP/SCI activities across DoD agencies.

The position emphasizes day-to-day security operations, authorization documentation, and continuous monitoring.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in RMF packages or evidence.
• 2+ years SAP experience required.
• Prior roles in system/security administration or ISSO.

Responsibilities

• Assist ISSM in duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware and media.
• Notify ISSM when changes affect authorization determinations.
• Conduct periodic reviews for compliance with security authorization.
• Coordinate changes with ISSM and AO/DAO before changes.
• Monitor recovery processes and ensure security features are restored.
• Maintain current security documentation and accessible records.
• Collect and review audit records, noting anomalies.
• Attend required security training for assigned duties.
• Execute cyber security 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 continuous monitoring for authorization boundaries.

Skills

RMF packages

SAP experience

ISSO duties

Cyber security

Audit records

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree

Tools

Security+ CE

CCNA Security

NIST RMF

Job description

Location: Bedford, MA

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III 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 ISO. 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 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 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 continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview.
• Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts.

Experience:

• 5+ years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence.
• 2+ years 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 (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc) or IAM Level II (in lieu of IAT Level II)

Clearance Required to Start:

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

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