Information Systems Security Officer

About the Role

The ISSO functions will be responsible for systems security, testing, and system accreditation activities for Navy Simulation Systems. This includes applying information technology security principles and configuring security settings for Windows Servers/Clients, LINUX/UNIX, PC Desktops, LAN management, and supported applications.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly system audits and conduct media reviews as directed by the Government ISSM.
• Develop and implement government-approved information security procedures and plans for the operation of multiple networked and standalone classified computers, and coordinate government agency approvals.
• Consult on the design, development, integration, and analysis of classified computing systems with the Government ISSM.
• Conduct self-inspection reviews and comprehensive investigations of computer security incidents, coordinating with other organizations for expertise.
• Provide guidance and support for system security by performing complete assessments of the system portfolio, determining priority of systems that need to be accredited per policy, and ensuring prompt compliance.
• Review system security packages and accreditation status.
• Provide continuous security monitoring of assigned systems.
• Provide advice and insight into the overall management and evaluation of the system security posture.
• Audit and enforce security policies and standards for the Federal Agency customer.
• Assist in documentation and accreditation of systems governed by NIST standards and FISMA regulations.
• Liaison with the Government ISSM and other leaders.
• Contribute to policy implementation as it relates to COOP and DR.
• Ensure that Emergency Response Leadership is informed of relevant training and exercise activities and metrics.
• Coordinate across the organization to ensure all team members participate as needed.
• Work with Security Training and Exercise Leadership to ensure team members are prepared with appropriate action plans for DR/COOP.
• Ensure policy application and regulatory compliance leadership in accordance with Federal guidance, including FIPS Publication 200, NIST SP 800-18, SP 800-37, SP 800-53, SP 800-53A, and SP 800-60.
• Support continuous monitoring of Privacy concerns.
• Support program areas such as Risk Management, Security Operations, Emergency Response, Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations, IT investigations, digital forensics, eDiscovery, Quality and Compliance, Threat Intelligence, and Security Training and Exercise Management.

Requirements

• DOD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAM Level II; CISSP or GSLC preferred.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain additional security accesses.
• Extensive experience with application of standards and guidelines, such as NIST SP 800-34.
• 4+ years of direct experience managing Information Systems Security.
• Experience with large organization networks.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, policy development, and policy enforcement.
• Direct experience performing security engineering, system integration, network engineering.
• 4+ years of experience applying DIACAP, RMF, FISMA, or similar Information Assurance standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Experience with cyber security development projects and programs for U.S. Government and/or commercial clients.
• Experience with process development and deployment.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experience with three or more of the following: Security COTS integration, Security Incident Event Management, Insider Threat Monitoring, Operating System Hardening, Vulnerability Assessment testing, Identification and Authentication schemes, Public Key Infrastructure and Identity Management, Cross Domain Solutions, Security engineering.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $105,000 to $140,000.