Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Synergy ECP; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Synergy ECP is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to join our team in Columbia, MD. The role focuses on protecting information assets for DoD IC programs and maintaining compliance with RMF and DoD C&A processes.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in a related field and 12+ years of experience, with DoD 8570 IAM Level II or IAT Level III certification. A fully cleared status with MPO client polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or related discipline.
• 12+ years of related experience; or 7+ years as ISSO with DoD programs.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or IAT Level III (CASP/CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Supports information assurance program for the program, organization, system, or enclave.
• Proposes, coordinates, implements, and enforces information systems security policies and standards.
• Maintains operational security posture for information systems and programs.
• Assists with management of security aspects and day-to-day operations.
• Evaluates security solutions to meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Performs vulnerability/risk assessments to support certification and accreditation.
• Provides configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manages changes to system and assesses security impact.
• Prepares documentation including SSPs, Risk Assessments, C&A packages, and SRTMs.
• Assists with certification and RMF-related activities.

Skills

Information security knowledge

Policy enforcement

Vulnerability assessment

RMF knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Information Assurance

Job description

We are searching for cleared professionals who are passionate about their work and ready to take the next step in their careers! The talented individuals we hire at Synergy are provided with a multitude of contract opportunities from developing tip-of-the-spear capabilities to providing support for ongoing mission-critical operations. With high demand from our National Security customers for our talent and expertise, our employees are shaping the future in support of our customer’s most critical needs and are working with some of the best and brightest in the industry.

What You Will Be Doing

Synergy is looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to join our team.

• Provides aid to the program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program.
• Lends assistance for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Evaluates security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
• Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
• Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
• Assists security authorization activities in compliance with Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or related discipline and 12 or more years of related experience, in lieu of bachelor's degree or a Technical Bachelor's Degree an additional 4 Years of experience will be considered.

Requires a minimum of 7+ years of experience as an ISSO supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Requires DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or IAT Level III (i.e., CASP, CISSP, or Associate).

Clearance Required

• Must be fully cleared with the appropriate MPO client polygraph.

Benefits

• Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation so everyone can share in the growth of the company as we build its success together!
• Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee Gym wellness benefit.
• Education: Individual growth is a priority at Synergy. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level.
• Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year. Synergy also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.
• Great Corporate Facilities: Come by our corporate office and enjoy a weekly happy hour, take a drive to nearby restaurants, grab a snack or coffee in our café, or utilize our collaborative office space and conference rooms.

About Us

Formed in July of 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, MD, our talented, dedicated staff provide a broad range of services in cybersecurity, software, data transport solutions, systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S. Intelligence and Defense Communities. We deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by continually improving Performance (ECP). This is what sets us apart and enables us to be an autonomous yet agile business delivering huge results and meeting our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.