Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

PRNX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

PRNX is seeking to fill Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for our customer in Fort Meade, MD. At PRNX, we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, matching 401k plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity.

Requirements

Ten (10) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization is required.
Experience in several of the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption tools and techniques.
Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or IT Engineering is required.
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted.
IAM Level 1 or 2 required.
Active Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).

Responsibilities

Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation.
Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
Assist with Configuration Management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades.
Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to- day security operations of the system.
Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
Ensure compliance with system security policy.
Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation.
Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave.
Manage and control changes to the system assessing the security impact of those changes.
Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives.