Information System Security Officer

Cyber Defense Technologies
Westford, MA, United States
7 days ago

Role details

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

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Software Documentation Information Systems Linux Information Security Management Information Technology Audit Security Content Automation Protocol VMware Virtualization Computer Networking Systems Information Security Management System Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

  • Ensure the implementation of Information System security controls continue to meet organization and customer requirements.
  • Review system documentation to confirm it accurately reflects the system security posture, capabilities, processes, and ensure it remains in compliance with designated security controls.
  • Monitor System Logs in accordance with System Audit and Accountability Policies
  • Contribute to the upkeep of the Information System Authorization to Operate through the management of Continuous Monitoring Strategies and Artifacts
  • Secure and maintain system components IAW established Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and customer directives.
  • Update anti-virus definitions, IPs signatures, and scan plugins to ensure visibility into the latest threats and attack vectors.
  • Assess network vulnerability scans and work with system engineers to schedule and apply patches in accordance with risk tolerance.
  • Manage system baseline changes and perform Security Impact Assessments to comply with customer and organization Change Control Processes
  • Review and Update System Security Plan and controls based on evolving and cutting-edge requirements in order to minimize system risk and maintain acceptable security posture.

Technical Areas of Expertise:

  • NIST 800-53, RMF, and/or ICD 503
  • Linux/Unix
  • Windows Operating Systems
  • DISA STIGs & SCAP scans
  • Cisco Networking Appliances
  • VMWare Virtualization

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent years of either professional or military experience in related field
  • 4+ years of experience working as an ISSO supporting a government customer

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary based. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on work experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and contract wage determination that align with the specified role.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short-term and Long-term disabilities, Life Insurance, Retirement plans, Learning and Development opportunities, Wellness programs as well as other optional benefits elections. CDT is committed to hiring without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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