*** Only candidates with current TS/SCI clearance will be considered ***

** We are unable to sponsor a clearance at this time ***

** A POLYGRAPH is required for this position **

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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 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 assesses 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 National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs , network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and other policies
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
• Develop system security policy and ensures compliance
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave
• Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)
• Prepare and maintain documentation
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Perform CM of information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Propose, coordinate, and implement, information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies and ensure they are followed
• Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and  other policies
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program
• Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies
• Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes
• Develop system security policy and ensures compliance
• Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Fifteen (15) years' experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• Three (3) of those years must include experience in at least three (3) of the following: 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
• Five (5) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I is required
• If assigned to DES Mobility Services tasks, experience with security policies in a mobile environment is required, including infrastructure and end user

** You must have TS/SCI Clearance for this position **
** A POLYGRAPH is required for this position **

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Employer-paid health care 100% (CareFirst – Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan – 6% match – Immediately vested
• 25 days personal time off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Up to 3 Employer Paid Code Red Days (due to weather, shutdown, etc.)
• $5,000 per year for Training/Personal Development
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/AD&D

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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