Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III - SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $10,000

General Dynamics - IT; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III to maintain the security posture of information systems and work closely with the ISSM and ISO. The role covers physical and environmental protection, incident handling, and security training, across SAPs and DoD agencies including SCI and SAP activities.

The position requires 5+ years of RMF experience, 2+ years SAP experience, and TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience, especially in RMF packages or bodies of evidence.
• 2+ years SAP experience
• 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 are in place.
• Notify ISSM when changes affect authorization determinations.
• Conduct periodic reviews for security compliance of information systems.
• Coordinate changes to hardware/software/firmware with ISSM/AO/DAO before changes.
• Monitor recovery processes to ensure security features are restored.
• Ensure IS security documentation is current and accessible.
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented.
• Attend required security training related to duties.
• Execute cyber security portion of self-inspection and review system assessment plans.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures.
• Prepare reports on security safeguards status.

Education

Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Bedford, MA - SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $10,000

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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