Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer

Avature; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 89,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer in Washington, DC, where you'll engage in vital projects centered around cybersecurity and information assurance. The role focuses on coordinating security controls and ensuring compliance within federal systems, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. This position is ideal for candidates with significant cybersecurity expertise and required certifications seeking to enhance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as an ISSO or similar role required.
• 5 years in computer science or cybersecurity.
• Must hold relevant certifications like Security+ or CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Provide liaison support between system owner and IS security personnel.
• Ensure security documentation is maintained and updated.
• Manage risks to ISs and other assets.

Skills

Information Systems Security

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Vulnerability Assessment

Security Controls Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in related field

Associate’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Tenable Nessus

IBM Guardium

HP WebInspect

Network Mapper (NMAP)

Job description

Transform the future of federal services with ManTech! Join a vibrant, energetic team committed to enhancing national security and public services through innovative tech. Since 1968, we’ve partnered with Federal Civilian sectors to deliver impactful solutions. Engage in exciting projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Ignite your career and drive change. Your journey starts now—innovate and excel with ManTech!

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.

The projected compensation range for this position is $89,800.00-$150,800.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

ManTech International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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