*** 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:
- Responsible for security architecture and systems engineering supporting projects (primarily MFAMS, TITUS and JBlocks)
- Provide guidance to the team to support system accreditation (IATT and ATO)
ISSO tasks include:
- Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Work with ISSM and DAOs to ensure systems obtain and maintain accreditation
- Apply continuous monitoring techniques to evaluate the systems security posture
- Create tasks for developers and system administrators as changes and patching are required
- Ensure security policies, practices, and procedures are implemented
- Track Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
- Review Audit Logs
- Perform Data transfers
REQUIRED SKILLS:
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.
- This position has been designated as requiring CWIP certification and requires one of the following baseline certifications to qualify
- CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, HCISPP
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience with:
- The ICD 503/NIST 800-53 certification and accreditation process
- The Risk Management Framework
- Developing and maintaining SSPs
- IAVA review and handling
- Interpreting Security Scan results
- Interfacing with System Administrators and Software Engineers
- Task tracking systems (e.g. Jira, Redmine, ServiceNow)
Understands:
- Public Key Infrastructure-based authentication
- A variety of security policies, especially within the IC
- Fundamentals of technical security risk assessment
- Understands how to perform analysis of alternatives
Able to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to management and other stakeholders
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Ten (10) years' experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
- Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
** You must have TS/SCI Clearance for this position **
** A POLYGRAPH is required for this position **
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary
- Company Medical/Dental/Vision plans – Company paid
- Short-term Disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance – Company paid
- Business/ First Class travel upgrade for 7 hour or longer flights & company card will be provided for expenses
- Vacation / Personal days granted at 25 days per year
- Paid Federal Holidays – 11 days
- $5,000 Annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid hours if in class
- 401K with 6% company match; all contributions are immediately vested by Employee
- Employee will be paid a bonus of $10,000 per employee hired based on their referral
- Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closure
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.