You will be responsible for technical information assurance engineering efforts with network/server scanning, patching, mitigation, and compliance cross-checking of target network assets. Experience in ST&E process and POAM generation. You will need a strong understanding of approved COTS security analyst tools and government mitigation/compliance checkers. You will need a strong comprehension of FISMA, DIACAP, NIST-800 SPs and DCID 6/3 standards and policy control grouping., * Serve as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner (SO), Business Process Owner, and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) / Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an information system

• Responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls
• Direct and implement the necessary controls and procedures to cost-effectively protect information systems assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction
• Provide guidance and direction for the physical protection of information systems assets to other functional units
• Provide reports to superiors regarding effectiveness of data security and makes recommendations for the adoption of new procedures
• Assist with reviewing, developing, and navigating the system, team, and customer through the Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditation/certification documentation process
• Perform network self-inspections
• Create new and edit existing documentation that forms the Authority to Operate (ATO) package to include the System Security Plan and IS contingency plan
• Develop Plan of Action and Milestone (POAMS) from vulnerability data and enter into the system of record
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments
• Plan and lead major technology assignments
• Evaluate performance results and recommend major changes affecting short-term project growth and success
• Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments

Do you have a valid AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Foundational certification?, Do you have experience in Vulnerability scanning implementation?, * Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or other related field; experience considered in lieu of degree
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification (or similar)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience; 7+ years of experience working as an Information Systems Security Officer
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Extensive cloud administration experience; cloud ATO’s (Authority to Operate)
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, etc.)
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing security controls
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), ICD 503, NIST SP800-53 or DCID 6/3
• Proficiency in using security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM, and vulnerability management tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify security gaps and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of incident response procedures
• Familiarity with the ATO process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Splunk, JIRA, Confluence, Nessus
• Strong Excel experience
• Experience with Amazon Web Services and/or Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Experience implementing, reviewing, and providing recommendations on Cloud Security configurations
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Linux
• AWS Associate Level or above Certification(s)

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday 8-hour days onsite. Flexibility within a 2-week pay period to reach 80 hours

INDTech

Pay: $145,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year, * 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification (or similar)?

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Amentum is searching for a Top-Secret cleared ISSO to join our team in Washington, DC. Successful candidate will join our world-class team helping our premier law enforcement agency to accelerate operations through data and new analytical insights. We leverage agile and work to provide enhanced reporting and global searching capabilities to facilitate task management, cross-utilization, and address national intelligence priorities while protecting confidential data and sources.