Information Systems Security Officer

Information Systems Security Officer

Requirements

• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Fifteen (15) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Experience in the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, encryption techniques/tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• 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 DoD policies
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
• Develop IT and system security policy, the system security plan and other IA documentation and ensure 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 IA posture for a system, program, or enclave
• 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)
• Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program
• Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes
• Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control and provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
• Serve as an ISSM
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required IA objectives

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.