Information Systems Security Officer L2

Unisity, LLC; Corridor North (MD); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Vision and Dental

Life and AD&D

Short and Long-Term Disability

Résumé du poste

Unisity, LLC is seeking a Level II Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support our information assurance program. The role focuses on implementing security policies, maintaining documentation, and assisting in C&A processes in line with NIST RMF and DoD requirements.

Responsibilities include configuration management for security software and hardware, developing security policies, and supporting the ISSM to maintain an appropriate IA posture for the system and enclave.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Must include at least two of: knowledge of current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols and encryption techniques/tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level I or higher is required.
• Education substitution: four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

Responsabilités

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of documentation.
• Assist in evaluation of security solutions to meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Assist with configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, switches, etc., including upgrades.
• Develop and maintain documentation for Certification and Accreditation (C&A) in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
• Provide configuration management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
• Provide support for ISSM in maintaining appropriate IA posture.
• Develop and update System Security Plans and IA documentation.
• Assist with management of security aspects of the information system and day-to-day operations.
• Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System.
• Obtain Certification and Accreditation for information systems under their purview.

Connaissances

ISSO experience

Security policy enforcement

Documentation maintenance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

DoD 8570 IAM Level I+

Description du poste

Unisity, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing expert services in the Information Technology fields. We pride ourselves on delivering what is promised, as some would say we \"just do\". We are highly-qualified, self-driven professionals who work towards a common goal as a team, leading when appropriate and following when needed.

Description

Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program. Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluates security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes to the system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

The Level 2 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) must possess the following skills and experience

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist with the 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, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for Certification and Accreditation (C&A) in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
• Provide configuration management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
• 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 Information Assurance (IA) posture for a system, program, or enclave.
• Develop and update the System Security Plan and other IA documentation.
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System (IS).
• Obtain Certification and Accreditation (C&A) for information systems under their purview.
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
• Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies.
• Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Serve as the Approval Authority for information systems under their control.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience must include at least two (2) of the following three areas:
  • Knowledge of current security tools.
  • Hardware/software security implementation.
  • Communication protocols and encryption techniques/tools.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Certification: DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.
• Education Substitution: Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph).

Salary

COMING SOON (Annually)

Annual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits Package

Unisity, LLC believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 12% of each employee's gross compensation to the company 401k plan, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
  • Unisity, LLC provides an additional 12% of employee's gross compensation to be used for benefits, any remaining funds are then forwarded to the employee as taxable income
• Life and AD&D Benefits (Company Paid)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)

Unisity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement

Unisity, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations

Unisity, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.