Information System Security Officer II

About the role

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO.

Responsibilities

• Manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system.
• Work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries.
• Provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
• Develop physical or logical topologies for a system.
• Aid the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
• Cook up any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
• Maintain system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
• Current clearance as defined in ATTACHMENT VI
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
• Mandatory 2-5 years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence; Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO; SAP experience;
• Training: DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II (in lieu of IAT Level II).
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of the date of hire

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Skills

• Knowledge of Special Access Programs (SAPs)
• Experience in managing information system security
• Ability to develop and update authorization packages
• Proficiency in conducting security impact analysis
• Technical skills in operating systems, networking, and security management

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous PTO and Flexible holiday package, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and an immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching.