Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III

General Dynamics - IT; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT in the UK seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III to ensure the security posture of an information system. You will work with the ISSM and ISO to manage RMF, implement SAP requirements, and oversee day-to-day security operations.

The role requires strong RMF expertise, incident handling, security training, and continuous monitoring across authorization boundaries, with a TS/SCI clearance to start.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in meeting duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware/media.
• Notify ISSM of changes affecting authorization determinations.
• Conduct periodic reviews for compliance with the security authorization package.
• Coordinate changes to hardware/software with ISSM/AO/DAO prior to the change.
• Monitor system recovery to ensure security features are restored.
• Ensure security documentation is current and accessible.
• Audit records collected, reviewed, and documented.
• Attend technical and security training and execute cyber security self-inspection.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures.
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards.
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers.
• Continuous monitoring for authorization boundaries.
• Assist DoD, National Agency and Contractor organizations with A&A efforts.

Skills

RMF packages

Cyber security

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

IAT Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security)

Job description

LOCATION: Lakenheath, UK

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). The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance

• 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 in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:IAT Level II ( Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc) or IAM Level II.

Clearance Required to Start:TS/SCI required. Must be able to Attain - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

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