ISSO II

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in Colorado Springs, CO.

The candidate will maintain the security posture of an information system, coordinating with the ISSM and ISO, and overseeing day-to-day security operations including physical security, incident handling, and training. The role requires 2+ years of related experience, SAP expertise, and US citizenship with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience.
• SAP experience required.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance (and polygraph).

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 of changes affecting authorization determinations.
• Conduct periodic reviews for compliance with the security authorization package.
• Coordinate changes to hardware/software/firmware with ISSM and AO/DAO prior to changes.
• Monitor recovery processes to ensure security features are restored.
• Ensure security documentation is current and accessible.
• Ensure audit records are collected and reviewed.
• Attend required technical and security training.
• Execute cyber security portions of self-inspections and review system assessment plans.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and help implement countermeasures.
• Prepare reports on security safeguards status.
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers.
• Conduct security impact analyses for configuration changes.

Skills

Information Security

Information Security Management

Information System Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree + 2 years’ experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: Information Security, Information Security Management, Information System Security Certifications: None Experience: 2 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

The ISSO 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 also 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 position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Responsibilities:

• 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 providing 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 security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.

Experience:

• 2+ years related experience.
• 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 or IAM Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.) - within 6 months of hire

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI required. Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Poly.

Salary:

The likely salary range for this position is $88,400 - $119,600. 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.

Working Hours and Travel:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA CO Colorado Springs

Total Rewards at GDIT:

• medical plan options
• Health Savings Accounts
• dental plan options
• vision plan
• a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• full flex schedule where possible
• vacation
• sick and personal time
• holidays
• paid parental
• military
• bereavement
• jury duty leave
• short disability benefits
• long-term disability benefits
• life
• accidental death and dismemberment
• personal accident
• critical illness
• business travel and accident insurance

Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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