Information System Security Officer II

Targeted Solutions, LLC•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information System Security Officer II (ISSO) is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system. This role works in close collaboration with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Information System Owner (ISO). The ISSO possesses the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system, often being assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This includes physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. The position requires close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation, including developing and updating authorization documentation and implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This involves assessing the security impact of changes and making recommendations to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
TS/SCI clearance
Current clearance as defined in ATTACHMENT VI
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
2-5 years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence
Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO
SAP experience
DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II (in lieu of IAT Level II)
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager Level II within 6 months of the date of hire

Responsibilities

Develop physical or logical topologies for a system
Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
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
Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries