Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2

Sentar•Fort Meade, MD

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Sentar is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2 to support information assurance and cybersecurity programs for systems, organizations, and enclaves. The role helps propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, and helps maintain the operational security posture of information systems in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. The ISSO assists with day-to-day security operations and security authorization activities, evaluates solutions for handling classified information, performs vulnerability and risk assessment analysis, and manages configuration and security-impact assessments for system changes. The position also develops and maintains security authorization documentation in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies, supports the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and interacts with customers, IT staff, and corporate officers to achieve cybersecurity objectives. The position is located at Ft. Meade.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, IT engineering, or a related field; alternatively, four additional years of work-related experience may be substituted, for a total of twelve years.
IAM Level I or higher certification: CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, or HCISPP.
Eight years of combined work-related experience in IT, cybersecurity, or security authorization.
Experience in at least two of the following areas: 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, PKI, and authorization services.

Responsibilities

Support information assurance programs for a program, organization, system, or enclave.
Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Maintain the operational security posture of information systems and ensure compliance with system security policy.
Assist with management of system security aspects and perform day-to-day security operations.
Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for processing classified information.
Perform vulnerability and risk assessment analysis to support security authorization.
Provide configuration management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
Manage and control system changes and assess their security impact.
Prepare, review, develop, and maintain cybersecurity and security authorization documentation, including System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices.
Support security authorization activities in compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework and applicable ODNI and DoD policies.
Maintain records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, and network switches, including system upgrades.
Support the ISSM in maintaining the appropriate operational cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave.
Track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanisms for information systems.
Obtain system authorization for information systems under the role's purview.
Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies.
Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs.
Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve cybersecurity objectives.

Benefits

Voluntary medical, dental, and vision coverage, with flexible spending plan options.
Voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options.
Group term life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage for qualifying employees.
401(k) match.
PTO plan that increases with years of service.
Holiday schedule and other leave programs, including bereavement, maternity, jury, and military duty leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development reimbursement.
Recognition and awards programs.
Employee ownership model.