Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Company: Open Systems Technologies
Location: Quantico
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
Services to support IS Security performed by the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at a minimum, shall consist of to the following activities:

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  • Ensure the day-to-day implementation, oversight, continuous monitoring, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for each IS
    
    
    
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    Provide liaison support between the system owner and other IS security personnel
    
    
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    Ensure that selected security controls are implemented and operating as intended during all phases of the IS lifecycle
    
    
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    Ensure that system security documentation is developed, maintained, reviewed, and updated on a continuous basis
    
    
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    Conduct required IS vulnerability scans according to risk assessment parameters.
    
    
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    Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) in response to reported security vulnerabilities
    
    
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    Manage the risks to ISs and other FBI assets by coordinating appropriate correction or mitigation actions, and oversee and track the timely completion of (POAMs)
    
    
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    Coordinate system owner concurrence for correction or mitigation actions
    
    
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    Monitor security controls for FBI ISs to maintain security Authorized To Operate (ATO)
    
    
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    Upload all security control evidence to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) application to support security control implementation during the monitoring phase
    
    
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    Ensure that changes to an FBI IS, its environment, and/or operational needs that may affect the authorization status are reported to the system owner and IS Security Manager (ISSM)
    
    
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    Ensure the removal and retirement of ISs being decommissioned in coordination with the system owner, ISSM, and ISSR
    
    
    Position Requirements
    Minimum Qualifications:
    Top Secret clearance required, SCI eligibility preferred.
    ISSO Junior Level
    
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      • At least 3 years serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at a cleared facility.
        
        
        
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        Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a computer science or Cybersecurity related field.
        
        
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        Hold Aat least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Security Professional (GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or other certifications exemplifying skill sets such as those described in DoD Instruction 8570.1 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I proficiency.
        
        
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        Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP Weblnspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications.
        
        
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        A bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline ispreferred.
        
        
        ISSO Mid-Level
        
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          • At least 5 years serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at a cleared facility.
            
            
            
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            Minimum of 7 years of work experience in a computer science or Cybersecurity related field.
            
            
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            At Hold at least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Security Professional (GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or other certifications exemplifying skill sets such as those described in DoD Instruction 8570.1 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II proficiency.
            
            
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            Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP Weblnspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications.
            
            
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            A bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline ispreferred.
            
            
            ISSO Senior-Level
            
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              • At least 7 years serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at a cleared facility.
                
                
                
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                Minimum of 9 years of work experience in a computer science or Cybersecurity related field.
                
                
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                Hold Aat least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Security Professional (GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or other certifications exemplifying skill sets such as those described in DoD Instruction 8570.1 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III proficiency.
                
                
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                Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP Weblnspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications.
                
                
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                A bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline ispreferred.
                
                
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                Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
                Shift Days
                Benefits Our company OST has been operating since 1996 and have various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 2 weeks Holiday pay, medical; dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, and 401k with up to 4% match, and end of year profit sharing paid out in 401k.
                Security Clearance
                Number of Openings 2
                Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
                Req Number INF-21-00066
                Location Quantico, Virgnia
                This position is currently accepting applications.

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