Information Systems Security officer (ISSO) 2 (TC-01)
Annapolis Junction, MD

Position Description:

• Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. Provides support 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. Evaluate 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). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

Labor Requirements:

• Provide support for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Collaborate with technical team members to evaluatesecurity solutions to ensure they meet Secure The Enterprise (STE) and Secure The Network (STN) requirements
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades (i.e. Xacta, LatteArt, DocuHound, etc.)
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assist Systems Administrator and lead Software Engineers to ensure timely updates to information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Information Assurance (IA) posture for a system, program, or enclave
• Develop and maintain SSPs and other IA documentation to ensure Authorization to Operate (ATO) and C&A are met in accordance to ODNI and DoD standards
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program
• Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control

Minimum Experience Required:

• Seven (7) years experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools. Bachelor’s degree in a computer or IT related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required. Security+ certification is required.
• Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
• This position requires a security clearance

Full Time – System Engineer

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A culture of people with a passion for technology, career growth, and training

• • Humble, smart, and a consultative approach to how we serve our mission customers. To us, it's not about bragging and "rock star engineer" status.
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