Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer

ManTech; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer to join their team. The role involves implementing security controls, managing security documentation, and conducting vulnerability scans. Applicants should possess significant cybersecurity experience and relevant certifications, along with a current Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as ISSO at a cleared facility.
• 5 years in computer science or cybersecurity.
• Current Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security controls are implemented and documented.
• Conduct IS vulnerability scans and manage corrective actions.
• Liaise between system owners and security personnel.

Skills

Information Systems Security Management

Vulnerability Scanning

Risk Management

Security Controls Implementation

Monitoring and Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Tenable Nessus

IBM Guardium

NMAP

Job description

Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide liaison support between the system owner and other IS security personnel
• Ensure that selected security controls are implemented and operating as intended during all phases of the IS lifecycle; Ensure that system security documentation is developed, maintained, reviewed, and updated on a continuous basis; Ensure the day-to-day implementation, oversight, continuous monitoring, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for each IS
• Conduct required IS vulnerability scans according to risk assessment parameters. Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) in response to reported security vulnerabilities
• Manage the risks to ISs and other FBI assets by coordinating appropriate correction or mitigation actions, and oversee and track the timely completion of (POAMs)
• Coordinate system owner concurrence for correction or mitigation actions; Monitor security controls for FBI ISs to maintain security Authorized to Operate (ATO)
• Upload all security control evidence to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) application to support security control implementation during the monitoring phase
• Ensure that changes to the client’s Information Systems, it’s environment, and/or operational needs that may affect the authorization status are reported to the system owner and IS Security Manager (ISSM); Ensure the removal and retirement of ISs being decommissioned in coordination with the system owner, ISSM, and ISSR

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 + years serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at a cleared facility.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a computer science or Cybersecurity related field.
• Hold at least one of the following DoD Instruction 8570.1 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I proficiency certifications:
  • Security+
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Global Information Security Professional (GISP)
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or Security X
• Hold at least one of the following certifications:
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  • (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
  • AZ-500: Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Google - Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP Weblnspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI.
• Applicants may also be required undergo a Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Often positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under the desks and in the server closet.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

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