ME00507-ISSO

Job Summary

- Seeking an ISSO for a large software development program which includes software maintenance and development, IT support (Network/Workstation/Server), systems integration and life cycle support, enterprise application development, network engineering, and information systems security (ISS)

Primary Responsibilities

- Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies - Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing multiple types of information - Assist with the Configuration Management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware - Analyze threats and develop and implement best practice methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation - Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades - Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing information. - Maintain operational security posture for information systems - Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave - Develop and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation in accordance with specified policies - Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation - Provide support for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) management (initiating IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation, extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites, etc.) - Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware - Develop system security policy and ensure compliance - Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System

Required Qualifications

- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with MD Full Scope Polygraph - Must have at least 10 years of experience as ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected and standalone environments - Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management - Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security related documentation - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools - In-depth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements - In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program - Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems - Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices - Must possess a high level of self-initiative and must be a solutions-oriented team player - Must have excellent interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience - Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs - DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher - DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher

Pay and Benefits

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The pay range for this role is: 150,000 - 205,000 USD per year (AJ6)