Senior Information System Security Officer

One Network Enterprises; Maryland; On-site; USD 124,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

PTO 5 weeks

Healthcare

Training budget

Referral program

Job summary

Prodigy One, LLC. is an established systems and software engineering services firm delivering big data, cloud development, and enterprise management solutions for state and federal customers.

The role includes acting as an ISSO for a major software development program with extensive security responsibilities. The candidate will implement and enforce information systems security policies, evaluate security solutions, and maintain IA documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 10 years of ISSO experience.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience preparing, maintaining, and managing SSPs and related documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security tools, encryption techniques, and related protocols.
• Experience evaluating software systems to meet security requirements.
• Experience enforcing information systems security policies on large programs.
• Strong collaboration and day-to-day security operations skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Evaluate security solutions to meet processing requirements across multiple information types.
• Maintain and update system security plans and IA documentation.
• Support the ISSM in maintaining IA posture for systems/enclaves.
• Develop and manage IAVA responses and system security scans; coordinate remediation.

Skills

ISSO experience

IAVA management

SSP documentation

Security policy enforcement

Security operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Security tools

Encryption techniques

Job description

Senior Information System Security Officer

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Prodigy One, LLC. is a systems and software engineering services firm providing more than 45 years of service to state and federal customers. By combining unparalleled experience and capabilities, our company provides big data, cloud development, and enterprise management solutions. We are focused on product usability and end user presentation to help our customers make the best decisions possible. Given our length of service in the industry, Prodigy One knows the importance of a competitive salary and benefits package. That's why our total compensation package can be tailored to meet employees personal needs.

A CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Salary Information: 124K - 185K

Compensation and labor categories are defined in accordance with program requirements and government guidelines. Salary within the posted range is determined based on an individual’s experience, education, certifications, and overall qualifications, and may be further adjusted based on benefit selections.

Job Description

The selected candidate will act as an ISSO for a large software development program which includes software maintenance and development, IT support (Network/Workstation/Server), systems integration and life cycle support, enterprise application development, network engineering, and information systems security (ISS). The candidate will work with other security professionals in developing and implementing strategies to detect and mitigate threats to information systems, protect critical data sets, and provide assessments of system and network vulnerabilities.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Were are seeking an Senior ISSO who will provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing multiple types of information. Assist with the Configuration Management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Analyze threats and develop and implement best practice methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation. Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing information. Maintain operational security posture for information systems. Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave. Develop and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation in accordance with specified policies. Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation. Provide support for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) management (initiating IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation, extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites, etc.). Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware. Develop system security policy and ensure compliance. Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have at least 10 years of experience as ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected and standalone environments.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security related documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
• In-depth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements.
• In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program.
• Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems.
• Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices.
• Must possess a high level of self-initiative and must be a solutions-oriented team player.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

• 10% Employer Contribution to 401K; Immediately Vested
• 5 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) up to 7 weeks
• Access to Premium Healthcare/Dental/Vision Available
• $2500+ Training Paid
• Referral Company Profit Sharing

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.