Information System Security Officer

Qualis LLC• Eglin Air Force Base, FL, US, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Qualis LLC is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the 96 Test Wing contract under the Air force Division located at Eglin AFB, FL. This role involves providing advisory and assistance services for cybersecurity safeguards, system acquisition strategies, and authorization tasks. The ISSO will conduct continuous monitoring, analyze results using automation tools, and interpret cybersecurity policies. They will also assist in conducting information system assessments and risk assessments, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other relevant field with 0-3 years’ experience. Experience may be substituted for education with government approval.
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DOD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Manager Level 1. (i.e., Security + CE certification)
Knowledge and expertise in Cybersecurity requirements, network technologies, and computer security as applied to Department of Defense (DoD) networks
Experience developing SOPs and SSPs
Familiarity/proficiency with processes and functions, information technology hardware and software products, as well as, computer peripherals (e.g. printers, monitors, hard drives, docking stations, scanners, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with customer interaction and presentation capabilities required.
An active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with DISA STIGs, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), STIG Viewer, Host Base Security System, and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution is preferred
Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating Systems (OS) environments (is desired)
Basic understanding of Windows PowerShell and Python scripting
Basic understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP, UDP, Layer 2 and Layer 3

Responsibilities

Provide advisory and assistance services in support of the implementation of cybersecurity safeguards while developing, coordinating, and implementing short- and long-term strategies during system acquisition activities.
Assist ISSMs in performing, assessing, reporting, and managing Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO) initial and recurring authorization tasks.
Conduct, analyze, and report the results of cybersecurity continuous monitoring activities using automation tools for system configuration management (Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)), vulnerability management, and endpoint security.
Interpret and implement all applicable cybersecurity policies, instructions, and procedures IAW current DoD, DAF, 96 Test Wing, 96 Range Group, and Squadron guidance.
Achieves and maintains DoD Workforce Systems Security Analyst Intermediate or higher cybersecurity certification(s) (e.g., Security+, Network+, Cloud, CCSP, etc.).
Assist the government cybersecurity Contract Officer Representative (COR) in conducting information system assessments to verify delivery of contract requirements.
Assist the ISSM in conducting risk assessments and identifying applicable mitigations to reduce the residual cybersecurity risk associated with known vulnerabilities.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.