Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer

MANTECH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Washington, D.C. seeks a motivated Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Washington, D.C.

This role focuses on the day-to-day security of cloud information systems, ensuring secure configurations and continuous monitoring in a cleared environment. You will monitor security controls, coordinate with system owners and IS security personnel, and support readiness for Authority to Operate (ATO).

Qualifications

• At least three years' ISSO experience at a cleared facility.
• At least five years in the Cybersecurity field.
• Hold CISSP, GISP, CASP, CISM, or IAM Level I certification.
• Familiar with Nessus, Guardium, WebInspect, NMAP, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day security configurations and procedures for each IS.
• Coordinate liaison between system owner and IS security personnel.
• Ensure security controls are implemented and maintained across the IS lifecycle.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation with system owners.
• Develop POAMs and manage risk mitigation for FBI assets.
• Monitor controls to maintain ATO; upload evidence to GRC system.
• Report changes affecting authorization to owner and ISSM/ISSR; decommission ISs when needed.

Skills

ISSO experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Security control monitoring

Vulnerability management

Compliance & RMF

Clearance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Tenable Nessus

IBM Guardium

NMAP

HP WebInspect

Security Center

Job description

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

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Ensure the day-to-day implementation, oversight, continuous monitoring, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for each IS
• 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
• Conduct required IS vulnerability scans according to risk assessment parameters. Coordinate system owner concurrence for correction or mitigation actions.
• 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)
• 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 an FBI IS, its 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

• At least three years' experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or similar role at a cleared facility
• At least five years’ experience working in the Cybersecurity field.
• Hold at least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Security Professional (GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Certified Information System Manager (CISM), or Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I proficiency
• 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 Qualification

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

Clearance Requirements

• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance and be able to obtain and maintain SCI access prior to starting this position.
• Selected candidate may be required to 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