Junior Information Systems Security Officer

MANTECH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, customer-oriented Junior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is an onsite position.

The ISSO will oversee day-to-day security operations, conduct vulnerability scans, develop POAMs, and coordinate risk actions to maintain FBI asset security and ATO. A TS clearance and polygraph readiness are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as an ISSO at a cleared facility.
• 5+ years in a computer science or cybersecurity field.
• Holding one or more relevant certifications (e.g., GMON, SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CCSPC, GRC/CAP, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, Cloud+, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+, SSCP).
• Familiarity with security tools including Tenable Nessus/Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, and NMAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day implementation, oversight, and maintenance of security configurations and procedures for each IS.
• Coordinate with system owners and IS security staff; perform required vulnerability scans.
• Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) in response to vulnerabilities.
• Manage risks to FBI ISs, coordinate corrections, and monitor SO/POAM completion; ensure ATO.
• Upload security control evidence to GRC applications to support monitoring.
• Report changes to ISs, environments, and needs to the owner and ISSM; decommission as needed.

Skills

ISSO

Cybersecurity

Clearance

Vulnerability Scanning

Nessus

NMAP

Guardium

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Cybersecurity

Cloud Certification

Tools

Nessus

Security Center

WebInspect

GRC Applications

Job description

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

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. 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


• Provide liaison support between the system owner and other IS security personnel. 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 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

• 3+ years' experience performing duties of an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at a cleared facility


• 5 + years of work experience in a computer science or cybersecurity related field


• Possessing one or more relevant industry certifications, such as GMON, SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CCSPC, GRC/CAP, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, Cloud+, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+, or SSCP.


• 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


• Possession of a Cloud Certification

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI.


• Selected candidate must be willing 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