Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer

ManTech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services seeks a motivated Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer to enhance cybersecurity efforts. This role involves supporting security operations, managing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with security controls. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in cybersecurity roles, relevant certifications, and a strong foundational knowledge of information security protocols.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years as an ISSO or similar role.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in computer science or Cybersecurity.
• Hold relevant certifications like Security+ or CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Liaison support between system owner and IS security personnel.
• Conduct IS vulnerability scans and manage risks to ISs.
• Ensure security controls are implemented and monitored.

Skills

Information Systems Security

Cybersecurity

Risk Assessment

Vulnerability Scans

Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree in a relevant field

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Tenable Nessus

IBM Guardium

NMAP

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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

• At least 3 years serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or in a similar position at a cleared facility.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a computer science or Cybersecurity related field.
• A degree in a relevant field of study can be substituted for experience
• Associate’s Degree – 3 years
• Bachelor’s Degree – 6 Years
• Master’s Degree – 9 Years
• 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
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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