ISSO I: NIST RMF, C&A, Classified Ops (TS/SCI)

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

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.