Sr ISSO

Open Systems Technologies Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid time off

2 weeks Holiday pay

medical/dental/vision coverage

STD

LTD

Life Insurance

AD&D

401k with up to 4% match

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies Corporation is seeking a seasoned ISSO to join our cyber team supporting a large SOC enterprise environment. You will advise senior leaders, guide security control implementation, and help navigate the ATO process.

The role requires 10 years as an ISSO, TS clearance with CI Poly eligibility, and CISSP/CompTIA certifications. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with experience using Xacta a plus.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as an ISSO.
• Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of security controls for information systems.
• Top Secret clearance with the ability to sit for a CI Poly.
• 4 year Degree.
• CISSP or CompTIA Certification (any level).

Responsibilities

• Advise the Information System Owner, Business Process Owner, and CISO/ISSM on information system security matters.
• Ensure implementation and maintenance of security controls and procedures to protect information assets.
• Develop and navigate ATO packages and related documentation (System Security Plan, IS contingency plan).
• Develop Plan of Action and Milestone (POAMS) from vulnerability data and enter into the system of record.
• Provide reports on data security effectiveness and recommend new procedures.

Skills

ISSO experience

Security configuration

Top Secret clearance

CI Poly eligibility

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

CISSP/CompTIA certification

Education

4 year Degree

Tools

Xacta

Job description

Open Systems Technologies Corporation is looking for a seasoned ISSO professional to join our high performing cyber team in support of a large SOC enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

Serves as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner (SO), Business Process Owner, and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) / Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an information system. ISSOs are responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls. Directs and implements the necessary controls and procedures to cost-effectively protect information systems assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction. Provides guidance and direction for the physical protection of information systems assets to other functional units. Provides reports to superiors regarding effectiveness of data security and makes recommendations for the adoption of new procedures. Assist with reviewing, developing, and navigating the system, team, and customer through the Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditation/certification documentation process. Perform network self-inspections. Create new and edit existing documentation that forms the Authority to Operate (ATO) package to include the System Security Plan and IS contingency plan. Develop Plan of Action and Milestone (POAMS) from vulnerability data and enter into the system of record.

Required Skills

• Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for systems
• 10 years of experience as an ISSO
• 4 year Degree
• Top Secret clearance with the ability to sit for a CI Poly

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Xacta
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills
• CISSP or CompTIA Certification (any level)

Our company OST has been operating since 1996 and have various contracts with Government agencies.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid time off
• 2 weeks Holiday pay
• medical/dental/vision coverage
• STD
• LTD
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• 401k with up to 4% match