Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer with Security Clearance

First Roles; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Junior Cloud Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Washington, DC. The role focuses on day-to-day security operations, risk mitigation, and continuous monitoring of information systems in a federal context.

Responsibilities include implementing security controls, coordinating with system owners, and maintaining authorization status. A TS clearance is required, with strong emphasis on vulnerability management and evidence collection in a GRC

Qualifications

• At least three years as ISSO or similar in a cleared facility.
• At least five years in the Cybersecurity field.
• One of CISSP, GISP, CASP, CISM or IAM Level I certs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security configuration, monitoring, and maintenance for each Information System.
• Serve as liaison between system owner and IS security personnel.
• Ensure security controls are implemented and documented throughout the IS lifecycle.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation actions with system owners.
• Develop and track Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) for vulnerabilities.
• Monitor FBI ISs to maintain ATO and upload evidence to the GRC app.

Skills

ISSO experience

Cybersecurity experience

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Tenable Nessus

NMAP

IBM Guardium

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

• 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.

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