Information System Security Officer 3 (ISSO

M.C. Dean, Inc.
United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$141,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

User Authentication Biometrics Configuration Management Communications Protocols Cyber Security Information Systems Data Security Firmware Identity and Access Management Information Security Management Systems Analysis Internet Security
+12 more
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Intrusion Detection Systems Security Software Software Requirements Analysis Systems Integration Network Switches Network Routers Software Security Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology Network Server User Identification

Job description

We are seeking a Information System Security Officer 3 (ISSO) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets., As the ISSO you will provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program., * Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing 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 performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
  • Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
  • Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave.
  • 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 assesses the security impact of those changes.
  • Support security authorization activities in compliance with NIST-based Intelligence Community and DoD accreditation processes.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
  • 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).
  • Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades.
  • Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS).
  • Support planning and coordination of the IT security programs and policies.
  • Manage and control changes to the system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
  • Obtain C&A for Information Systems under their purview.
  • Serve as the Approval Authority for Information Systems under their control.

Requirements

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; active DoD TS/SCI w/ polygraph clearance is required, * Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity Discipline preferred, with 5+ years of progressive experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

  • High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience minimum required.
  • Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas:
  • knowledge of current security tools
  • hardware/software security implementation
  • communication protocols
  • encryption techniques/tools
  • DoD 8570 IAM Level-II certification or higher., Access Authorization, Access Control, Analysis Skills, Audiovisual, Authentication, Automation, Certification & Accreditation Process (C&A), Change Management, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Control Systems, Cryptography, Cyber-Physical, Disability Insurance, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Documentation, Documentation Review, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Firewalls, Government, High School Diploma, Hubs, IAM - Information Assurance Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intelligence Community, Intelligent Network, Internet Security, Internet/Online Service, Intrusion Detection Systems, Keyboards, Leadership, Life Insurance, Life Safety Systems, Manual Dexterity, Network Routers, Network Switching, Office Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), Policy Development, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Protective Services, Record Keeping, Risk Analysis, Security Analysis, Security Monitoring, Security Software, Surveillance, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Traceability, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD)

Benefits & conditions

  • A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
  • An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
  • Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Military Reserve pay offset
  • Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

  • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range: USD $94,000.00 - USD $141,000.00 /Yr.

About the company

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries., M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence . We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.

The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life-safety, instrumentation and control, and command and control systems.

M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 4,000 professionals engineers,technicians, and staff who deploy worldwide automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Company Size: 2,500 to 4,999 employees

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