Information Systems Security Officer

Responsibilities

• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
• 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
• 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
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline from an accredited college or university
• 2 additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
• 4+ years direct/related experience
• Active / valid DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II certification
• Experience with DoD/USAF information security policy background with practical / hands-on experience applying RMF processes and principles
• Experience developing and/or contributing to an RMF body of evidence composition, applicable artifacts, and associated control families

Qualifications

The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active Top Secret Clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI-eligible clearance (i.e. DCID 6/4 eligibility)
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a polygraph

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations