Information Systems Security Officer Level 1 - (Security, NIST RMF)

Akina, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 151,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days/year

11 federal holidays

401(k) with 10% company match

Healthcare coverage for employees

Job summary

Akina, Inc. is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer Level 1 - (Security, NIST RMF) in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

The role requires supporting the information assurance program, enforcing security policies, and maintaining the security posture for processing classified information. Required are five years of ISSO experience, a bachelor’s degree in CS or related field (or substitutions), and DoD 8570 IAT Level I+ compliance.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of ISSO experience on programs and contracts of similar scope.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation.
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Assist with the 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 C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
• Develop system security policy and ensures 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 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 mechanism of the Information System (IS).

Skills

ISSO experience

Security policy enforcement

Documentation

IAT Level I+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

DoD 8570 compliance (IAT Level I+)

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer Level 1 - (Security, NIST RMF)

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Information Systems Security Officer Level 1 - (Security, NIST RMF)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 21-12-12-ISSO1
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

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. Evaluate 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 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 National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

Position Required Skills:

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies;


• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation;


• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information;


• Assist with the 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 C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies;


• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware;


• Develop system security policy and ensures 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 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 mechanism of the Information System (IS).

ISSO1 Qualifications:

Five (5) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

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.

DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher is required.

Salary Range: $151k-$185k (Annually)

$151k-$185k (Annually) is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

• We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays.


• Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary.


• Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents.


• We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.