Junior Information System Security Officer

MANTECH; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Fort Meade is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our security-focused team. The role requires a current TS/SCI with Poly and a customer-oriented mindset to support government-grade information systems.

The ISSO will help implement RMF, review SSPs, and coordinate risk management activities while advancing security operations and policy enforcement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience
• Willingness to learn ISSO responsibilities
• Willingness to learn current security tools
• Willingness to learn hardware/software security implementation

Responsibilities

• Support organization, system, or enclave IA programs
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Establish and maintain operational security posture
• Assist with information system security management and day-to-day security operations
• Provide CM for security software, hardware, and firmware; manage system changes and assess security impacts
• Prepare and review SSPs, Risk Assessment Reports, C&A packages, and SRTMs
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with RMF standards

Skills

5 years experience

ISSO responsibilities

Security tools

Hardware security

Tools

Splunk

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team supporting in Fort Meade.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Support organization, system, or enclave IA programs
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Establish and maintain operational security posture.
• Assist with information system security management and day-to-day security operations.
• Provide CM as needed for security software, hardware, and firmware. Manage system changes and assess security impacts.
• Prepare and review SSPs, Risk Assessment Reports, C&A packages, and SRTMs.
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with Government standards and the RMF

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience in any capacity
• Experience or willingness to learn ISSO responsibilities
• Knowledge or willingness to learn current security tools,
• Experience or willingness to learn Hardware/software security implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Splunk (search and reporting)
• Experience building Splunk dashboards
• Experience with AWS Docker services and Kubernetes

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/ Poly

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• 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.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.