Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Quantico, VA, United States
27 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Configuration Management Cyber Security Information Systems Security Content Automation Protocol System Testing Information Technology

Job description

As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

  • Serve as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner
  • Review and develop Information Systems (IS) accreditation/certification support documentation.
  • Maintain RMF standards and Configuration Management
  • Perform STIGS / SCAP on the network, Self Inspections, and enforce remediation actions
  • Assess Vulnerability and Risk Management
  • Create and maintain system Assessment and Authorization policies.
  • Create, update, and monitor/maintain SOPs and plans including PO&AMs, Continuous Monitoring, SSPs, and Incident Responses
  • Perform audits (Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly) to identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures
  • Maintain IS security records and advise and prepare Co-Utilization Agreements
  • Track software and hardware End of Life (EOL) and End of Service Life (EOSL)
  • Provide security coordination and reviews on all system test plans
  • Attend system Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree
  • 6-8 years of relevant experience supporting DoD/IC security and Information Technology systems
  • Current DOD IAT Level III certification: e.g., CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, or GCIH
  • Experience with assessment tools such as ACAS, SCAP, and STIG Viewer
  • Adept at briefing executives and program IPT level leadership
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills
  • Current or prior Special Access Program experience a plus!

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