ISSO/Information Assurance Security Specialist

Agile Defense
Quantico, VA, United States
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $125,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Network Security Security Content Automation Protocol Software Vulnerability Management SC Clearance

Job description

The successful candidate will provide Information Systems Security support for enterprise network assets. A strong understanding of DoD STIG/ IAVA and compliance processes are necessary in order to be successful in this position. Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) is the primary tool used to facilitate a compliant and secure network., * Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

  • Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
  • Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
  • Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
  • Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
  • Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance
  • DoD 8570 IAT II Level Certification Required (CCNA-Security, CySA, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, SSCP).

Years of Experience 5 years of Cyber/Systems Security experience Required Skills

  • High-level familiarity with Vulnerability Management tools such as ACAS and SCAP.
  • A Cyber Security Team team-player contributing to policy development, RMF package accreditation requirements.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate in a clear speaking voice as well as the ability to respond clearly to questions.
  • Aptitude to address negative situations, and resolve them in a positive manner.

Preferred Skills The ideal candidate has a background as an Information Systems Security Officer and has a strong systems security mindset and is very detailed oriented with strong written and oral communication skills. Working Conditions Environmental Conditions: General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may involve standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Contractor site with 0-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages

Strength Demands: 10 lbs. maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.

Physical Requirements: The role may involve periods of standing, walking, and sitting. The role may involve use of hands and fingers for tasks such as typing, handling materials, or operating equipment. The role may occasionally involve movements such as climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling. The role involves frequent communication to perform job duties. The role requires visual ability to operate equipment, use a computer keyboard, and read technical information.

Benefits & conditions

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

About the company

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It’s how we show up every day. It’s who we are.

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