Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

KBR, Inc.•Niceville, FL

1d•$115,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) will provide support to the Test Resource Management Center’s (TRMC) All Domain Test Range (ADTR) and INDOPACOM Pacific-Rim Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Team, Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC) Secret Network (JSN) Node, JMETC Multiple Independent Levels of Security Network (JMN) Node, Secret Defense Research and Engineering Network (SDREN), Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN). This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information systems within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for keeping the team’s computing environment operational and in compliance with all TRMC directives and applicable RMF requirements. This individual will frequently collaborate with other distributed team members to discuss current system status and plan desired future enhancements. The ideal candidate will have a blended skill set with a strong background in both systems administration and cybersecurity, possessing experience in Windows and Linux server management, Active Directory, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and virtualization technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
CISSP, CISM, CASP, Security+ certifications
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Minimum 10 years of system administration or cybersecurity-related experience, specifically within DoD environment.
Proficient in Windows server and Linux server management, including installation, security policies, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Advanced degrees or certifications (CISSP, CISM, CASP, Security+)
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure: Horizon, UAG, Provision and Maintain VM pools
Client Support: Solid understanding and experience supporting zero/thin clients
Risk Management System Support: Experience supporting systems within a DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) accredited environment.
SIEM Solutions: Splunk, SolarWinds, etc.
Coordination, Communication and Presentation skills
Layer 2/3 Networking experience
Firewall experience
DoD 8570 certifications: Security+, CISSP, Computing Environment
DoD Network experience: Experience working with DoD Wide Area Networks and familiarity with various network architectures and common protocols to include: Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN), Secret Defense Research and Engineering Network (SDREN)
EPO (Trelix) experience – policy, agent updates, compliance dashboards
ACAS experience – scanning, reporting, compliance dashboards

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard organizational information systems.
Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential threats.
Monitor security alerts and logs to respond to incidents in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations.
Manage Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to ensure secure access control for sensitive systems and data.
Filter and generate reports from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to provide insights into security incidents and trends.
Respond to JFHQ-DODIN issued orders, such as Cyber Task Orders (CTO).
Participate in DoD mandated Zero Trust efforts (initiatives, planning, testing and implementation).
Administer Windows and Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance, security and uptime.
Manage Active Directory for user account provisioning, authentication, and access control, ensuring compliance with organizational security policies.
Implement and maintain STIGs to harden system configurations and reduce vulnerabilities across all server environments.
Oversee the virtualization of servers using VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies, ensuring secure and efficient resource allocation.
Manage cloud-based services and applications, ensuring they adhere to security policies and best practices.
Apply RMF principles to assess and manage risk associated with information systems, including categorization, selection of security controls, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure all systems are RMF-compliant and maintain relevant documentation.
Develop and conduct security training programs for staff to enhance awareness of information security best practices and organizational policies.
Function as a security advisor to other departments, providing guidance on secure system design and implementation.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of security processes, incidents, and remediation efforts.
Prepare and present reports on security posture, vulnerabilities, and incident response efforts to senior management and other stakeholders.