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ISSO 3 - Annapolis Junction, MD with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean · Annapolis, MD · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$94k/yrFull-time

Maintain Operational Security Posture

Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.

Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.

Afford assistance in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.

Support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave.

Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.

Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.

Manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes.

Support security authorization activities in compliance with NIST-based Intelligence Community and DoD accreditation processes.

Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.

Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).

Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades.

Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS).

Support planning and coordination of the IT security programs and policies.

Manage and control changes to the system and assesses the security impact of those changes.

Obtain C&A for Information Systems under their purview.

Serve as the Approval Authority for Information Systems under their control.

Qualifications

  • Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; active DoD TS/SCI w/ polygraph clearance is required
  • Key Requirements:
    • Bachelor's Degree preferred; Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity Discipline preferred, with 5+ years of progressive experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
    • High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience minimum required.
    • Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas:
      • knowledge of current security tools
      • hardware/software security implementation
      • communication protocols
      • cryptography techniques/tools
      • DoD 8570 IAM Level-II certification or higher.

What We Offer

  • A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better.
  • An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
  • Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
  • We offer an excellent benefits package including:
    • A competitive salary
    • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • 401k Retirement Plan
    • Military Reserve pay offset
    • Paid maternity leave

Abilities

  • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $94,000.00 - USD $141,000.00 /Yr.

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