Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Cyber Defense Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyber Defense Technologies is seeking a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to provide expert guidance on secure configuration and operations for the customer’s IT assets. This onsite role in Chantilly, Virginia requires deep knowledge of information system security concepts, practices, and procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly and a proven ability to translate complex security requirements into clear, actionable guidance for

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and 5 years work experience, Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of work experience or equivalent; Associates Degree and 12 years of work experience or equivalent

Skills

Security engineering

ICD 503 knowledge

Forensics

Configuration management

Audit & compliance

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

CDT is looking to add a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to provide advice and assistance to secure configuration and operations to the customer’s IT assets. Apply extensive knowledge and experience of a variety of information system security concepts, practices, and procedures.

Overview: CDT is looking to add a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to provide advice and assistance to secure configuration and operations to the customer’s IT assets. Apply extensive knowledge and experience of a variety of information system security concepts, practices, and procedures. This will be onsite in Chantilly, VA.

Clearance: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly is required. Candidates who do not meet these clearance requirements will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and 5 years work experience, Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of work experience or equivalent; Associates Degree and 12 years of work experience or equivalent

Desired Qualifications

• Thorough understanding and application of network security principles, practices, and implementations.
• Working knowledge of cross-functional integration of information systems into a physical security environment.
• Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
• Understanding of system methodologies including but not limited to client server, web hosting, web content servers, policy servers, directory servers, firewalls, WAN, LAN, switches, and routers.
• Familiarity with detecting and preventing computer security compromises in a networked environment.
• Working knowledge of configuration management; system maintenance; and integration testing.
• Proficient in the use of tools used to prevent and/or negate malicious code.
• Understanding of COTS tools that scan at the physical layer of all removable and fixed media types including but not limited to: (CDs, hard drives, thumb drives, Zip/Jazz, etc.).
• Ability to decipher and explain in clear language Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503.
• Ability to support forensics and evidentiary preservation.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical configurations and make recommendations on the protection of classified and sensitive data.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical information and information technology jargon into plain English.
• Ability to apply a risk management philosophy when faced with security challenges and the ability to articulate the pro’s and con’s in a clear concise manner.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the following computer operating systems (e.g. Microsoft Windows, LINUX, UNIX, Mac OS, etc.).
• Analytical ability to decipher complex technical configuration management documents.
• Demonstrated proficiency with database maintenance.
• Strong ability to elicit, articulate, and document information in a well-organized manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independent of close supervision.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of all applicable IC, DoW policies, procedures and operating instructions related to Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Management (IT/IA/IM).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to engender rapport with the military personnel, civilians, and other contractors at all levels.
• An ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines, and to manage the workflow of the ISSO team.
• Demonstrated ability to correlate audit results between various systems and/or users and notify the ISSM of any discrepancies.
• Expertise with configuration management; system maintenance; and integration testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical configurations and make recommendations on the protection of classified and sensitive data.
• Expert in the use of tools used to prevent and or negate malicious code.
• Expert in detecting and preventing computer security compromises in a networked environment.
• Expertise in forensics chain of custody and evidentiary preservation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in successfully guiding complex information systems through assessment and authorization control gates.
• Analytical abilities to decipher complex technical configuration management documents.
• Proficient in maintaining databases.
• Thorough working knowledge of all applicable IC, DoW policies, procedures and operating instructions related to Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Management (IT/IA/IM).
• Demonstrated ability to work independent of close supervision.
• Expert ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships with government and contractor program managers, security professionals, and mission partners.

CDT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.