eWAN Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Onsite

RTX • Tewksbury, MA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The ISSO assists the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to provide oversight for the information systems security control methods, mitigations, and tools throughout a systems’ lifecycle in compliance with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security laws, regulations and guidelines. The ISSO will participate in projects, guide and counsel internal customers, assist in developing and maintaining program/dataset specific processes and standards, and provide training and guidance on tools and methods to other members of the cybersecurity team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience managing and implementing security program requirements in a classified environment, or an advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience working in a classified environment.
• Compliance-based auditing using the RMF, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), or National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Certifications equivalent to or exceeding DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I functional and baseline certification requirements.
• Knowledge and/or experience with STIGs, SCAP, Splunk, Tenable or other system hardening and compliance, vulnerability assessment, network security and/or SIEM tools.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​
• DoD Clearance: Secret
• Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in DoD classified operating environments and/or in the execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes, as defined within the Risk Managed Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53- Rev 4
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) work practices.
• Experience with large multi-facility networks including various and complex components.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment and work under pressure to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• The ISSO is primarily responsible for system compliance, auditing and delivering information systems security education and awareness.
• The ISSO will assist in investigating information system security violations and help prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Perform security sustainment activities (hardware change management, software change management, account management, media protection, user interface, file transfers, etc.).
• Assists in overseeing and managing the patch management process and execution across enterprise networks. Verifying the implementation of delegated aspects of the system security program.
• Ensuring audit records are collected and analyzed in accordance with the security plan.
• Individuals will develop, update, and/or review Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation to include the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M), Risk Assessment Report (RAR), as assigned by the ISSM.
• Collaborates with CDS and peer BU ISSMs/ISSOs for alignment and sharing of best practices.

Benefits

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level