Information System Security Officer

What you will be doing!

As an Information System Security Officer, you will support a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program. You will support proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.

Requirements:

• Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction
• Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed
• Monitors and analyzes Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation
• Counsels and trains personnel on security procedures and practices
• Develops, tests, and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise antivirus systems, and software deployment tools
• Researches, evaluates, tests, and implements new security software or devices
• Implements, enforces, communicates, and develops security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and information systems security education awareness programs
• Performs periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system, and external Web integrity scans to determine compliance
• Communicates alerts to agencies regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems

Education and Experience:

• Requires 2-4 years' experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
• Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools and hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• High School Diploma or equivalent and (4) years' experience or bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university and (2) years experience

Certifications:

• Certification in compliance with the requirements of the DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher is required.

Pay:

Competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance

Schedule:

Flexible schedule to accommodate mission needs

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance

Why Choose Independent Software:

• Support critical national security missions that matter
• Close-knit, employee-first culture
• Continuous training and mentorship
• Competitive compensation
• Work-life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.