Information Systems Security Officer - Level 1

Stratum Networks; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company is seeking a Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer to support security operations program for a client in Annapolis Junction, MD. Ideal candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and have relevant experience with security assessment and compliance. Join a dynamic team and contribute to crucial cybersecurity efforts for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.

Benefits

Up to 3 weeks paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Eligible for immediate health care

401(k) plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as an ISSO on similar programs.
• Substitution of 4 years of experience for a bachelor's degree is acceptable.
• Required certifications include A+, CCNA-Security, Network+, SSCP.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining operational security posture for information systems.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessment analysis.
• Perform configuration management for security tools and systems.

Skills

Knowledge of current security tools

Communication protocols

Encryption techniques/tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level I or higher

Job description

Stratum Networksis a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions

company that provides high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense andIntelligence Community clients. We are looking for a talented and passionate Level 1 Information Systems Security Officerwho would support one of our clients located in theAnnapolisJunction, MDarea.

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

The Information System Security Officer Level 1 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. Assists with maintaining 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. Assist with the evaluation of 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. Assist with managing changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Assist with the preparation and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Assessment & Authorization (A&A) packages, and System Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and any DoD and IC tailored requirements.

Key tasks include:

Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies

•Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes

•Obtain A&A for ISs under their purview

•Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s IA program

•Serve as the Approval Authority to validate or approve user authorization for accounts associated with systems under their control

•Understand the authorization boundary of systems

•Collaboration with System and Network administrators to understand and document data flow and architecture diagrams

•Knowledge of security controls, the assessment and applicability to systems

•Maintain operational baseline of systems under their purview

•Provide ongoing Continuous Monitoring to assigned systems

•Provide and validate the operational security posture of systems and ensure they are maintained

•Ability to initiate the reauthorization process of a system that needs reaccreditation

•Ability to decommission a system when it is no longer required

•Manage risks while assigned system is in operation

•Ability to understand the POA&M process as well as track and closeout any outstanding liens

•Ability to acknowledge and respond to IAVAs and create liens as necessary

•Perform, coordinate and document security relevant changes

•Perform vulnerability assessments to ensure updates and system baseline are enforced

•Recognize a possible security violation and take appropriate action to report the incident

•Manage protective or corrective measure when an IA incident or vulnerability is discovered

•Provide security and awareness oversight and/or training as required

•Review of audit reduction tools to monitor and review systems for compliance with IA policy

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•Excellent leadership and teamwork skills

•Results oriented, high energy, self-motivated

Candidate may be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment

Salary: $71k - $167k depending on experience and contract.
Excellent benefits package, including up to 3 weeks paid vacation and 11 paid holidays. Eligible for health care (single and family) immediately. 401(k) plan with employer match available.

Requirements:

Five (5) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: 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 is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level I or higher is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Certification: Any of the following or higher certification; A+ with Continuing Education, Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security), Network+ Continuing Education, System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Required Clearance: TS/SCI w/polygraph

STRATUM NETWORKS OVERVIEW:

Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions

company with expert knowledge of implementing secure infrastructure, providing security

integration, development, assessment and training solutions. Our high-end network and securityconsulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients create robust, securenetwork infrastructure, policies, and procedures for local and global, terrestrial and satelliteNetworks.

As leading experts in their fields, our certified and highly experienced network, software

development, IT support and security professionals are able to provide the necessary design,

implementation, and consulting services to meet the demanding requirements of mission-criticalnetworks. To learn more, visitwww.stratumnet.com.

Stratum Networks, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, who participates in E-Verify. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as

required by applicable law.