Information System Security Officer II

Stratum Networks
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
20 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Configuration Management Communications Protocols Cyber Security Information Systems Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks Firmware Identity and Access Management Information Security Management Software Requirements Analysis Software Security Firewalls (Computer Science)
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Information Technology

Job description

As our ISSO II, you will provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. Day-to-day responsibilities could include:

  • Propose, coordinate, implement and enforce 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 certification and accreditation.
  • Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
  • Manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes.
  • Prepare and review documentation, to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
  • Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).

Requirements

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Ten (10) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Experience must 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 Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level 1 or higher is required.
  • Security + Certification required.
  • Experience in at least one (1) of the following is required: DMVPN, Blue Coat product line, ASAs, HPNA, or General Firewalls.

About the company

Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions company with expert knowledge of implementing secure infrastructure, providing security integration, development, assessment and training solutions. Our high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients create robust, secure network infrastructure, policies, and procedures for local and global, terrestrial and satellite networks. As leading experts in their fields, our certified and highly experienced network, software development, IT support and security professionals are able to provide the necessary design, implementation, and consulting services to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical networks. To learn more, visit www.stratumnet.com. Stratum Networks, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.

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