Senior ISSO (TS/SCI) - Security Policy & RMF Expert

PAE Government Services Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2 for a new prime contract based out of the Maryland office. The role supports the information assurance program and requires compliance with DoD/ODNI policies and NIST RMF.

A bachelor's degree and 8+ years in IT/cybersecurity are expected, with IAM Level I DoD 8570.01-M certification. Candidate must have TS/SCI with Poly and experience in security documentation, configuration management, and security authorization processes.

Qualifications

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Assist with Configuration Management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
• Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
• Ensure compliance with system security policy
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
• Provide support to the ISSM for maintaining the appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture
• Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
• Track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanism of the information System
• Obtain system authorization for ISs under their purview
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program
• Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies
• Manage and control changes to the system assessing the security impact of those changes
• Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives

Responsibilities

• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
• Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization.
• Provide configuration management for information systems security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Prepare and review documentation to include SSPs, Risk Assessment Reports, C&A packages, and SRTMs.
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with NIST RMF.

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2 for a new prime contract based out of the Maryland office. The role supports the information assurance program and requires compliance with DoD/ODNI policies and NIST RMF.

A bachelor's degree and 8+ years in IT/cybersecurity are expected, with IAM Level I DoD 8570.01-M certification. Candidate must have TS/SCI with Poly and experience in security documentation, configuration management, and security authorization processes.