Senior Cloud Information System Security Officer

MANTECH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cloud Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Washington, D.C., Chantilly, VA or Quantico, VA. You will oversee day-to-day security operations for FBI IS, perform risk-based monitoring, coordinate vulnerabilities and POAMs, ensure ATO status, and work with system owners and ISSM to safeguard assets.

This role requires TS clearance eligibility and familiarity with security tools like Nessus, Security Center,

Qualifications

• At least seven years' experience as an ISSO or similar role at a cleared facility.
• Eight years’ IT experience with a bachelor’s, 6 years with a master’s, 10 years with an associate’s, or 12 years with a high school diploma.
• Current DoD 8140 certification.
• Familiarity with security tools including Nessus, Security Center, Guardium, WebInspect, and NMAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day implementation, oversight, and maintenance of security controls for each IS.
• Provide liaison between system owner and IS security personnel.
• Ensure controls are implemented and documented across the IS lifecycle and maintain security documentation.
• Conduct required vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation actions.
• Develop POAMs and manage risks to FBI assets, coordinating corrective actions.
• Monitor FBI IS security controls to maintain ATO and upload evidence to the GRC system.
• Report changes affecting authorization status to the system owner, ISSM, and oversee decommissioning when required.

Skills

ISSO experience

Security operations

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Additional IT/security certifications

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Security Center

IBM Guardium

HP WebInspect

NMAP

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cloud Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Washington, D.C., Chantilly, VA or Quantico, VA..

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
• 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 seven years' experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or similar role at a cleared facility
• At least eight years’ experience working in the Information Technology sector with a bachelor's degree, 6 years with master's degree, 10 years with associates OR 12 years with high school diploma.
• Must possess a current DoD 8140 certification
• 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 a current/active Top Secret security clearance and be willing and able to obtain SCI eligibility prior to starting this position.
• Selected candidate may be required 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