Information System Security Officer ISSO

TekSynap • Springfield, VA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team supporting a National law enforcement agency NOC. This team provides support services for Network(s) Management, Operations, and Maintenance for all Network(s) infrastructure. Support includes providing real-time incident monitoring, predictive and proactive analysis and reporting, incident resolution and escalation, problem management and resolution, coordinating of events related to network communications, network utilization and availability analysis and reporting. The NOC is staffed 24x7x365 with three (3) shifts of mid to senior level contract technicians, and handles approximately 4,000 tickets a month.
Information System Security Officer (ISSO) acts as the Designated Person(s) assigned to one or more existing FISMA Systems of Record as well as new IT Systems that are slated as new work products to develop an Authority to Operate (ATO) and follow-on Continuous Monitored system. As a Designated ISSO, they will sign a DHS sponsored Letter that lays out the roles and responsibilities of the ISSO function to maintain daily compliance requirements. The ISSO will report to the government Program Manager, government Technical POC / Task Manager. The Contractor shall also keep the designated government Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and COR informed. Due to the importance of keeping system(s) updated to meet FISMA guidelines, while supporting DHS/CISA directives around limiting vulnerabilities, the ISSO role is of upmost importance throughout its lifecycle.

Requirements

• At least 5-to-10-years of experience
• Familiarity with network and information system security principles and best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), the NIST publications, and the DHS 4300A Policy Directive.
• Experience with implementing the NIST 800-53 Security Controls in an Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process.
• Experience reviewing Nessus scans, managing vulnerability mitigation and information security process in an Enterprise environment.
• Basic understanding of Enterprise networking concepts.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and build rapport with government and customer organizations.
• Background Investigation is required
• U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Certifications, such as Network+ and Security +, CISSP and Security auditing are recommended.

Responsibilities

• Information System Security Officer (ISSO) acts as the Designated Person(s) assigned to one or more existing FISMA Systems of Record as well as new IT Systems that are slated as new work products to develop an Authority to Operate (ATO) and follow-on Continuous Monitored system.
• As a Designated ISSO, they will sign a DHS sponsored Letter that lays out the roles and responsibilities of the ISSO function to maintain daily compliance requirements.
• The ISSO will report to the government Program Manager, government Technical POC / Task Manager.
• The Contractor shall also keep the designated government Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and COR informed.
• Due to the importance of keeping system(s) updated to meet FISMA guidelines, while supporting DHS/CISA directives around limiting vulnerabilities, the ISSO role is of upmost importance throughout its lifecycle.

Benefits

• We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees