Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) _TS/SCI with polygraph
About The Position
Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide Launch Security Operations Support (LSOS) for a government customer at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT This position will serve as the primary day-to-day information systems security support to the government customer to ensure all security and Information Assurance requirements are in compliance to both achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO). The ISSO provides oversight, guidance, and technical support on government customer mission systems by implementing common information system security practices, controls, policies and technologies in accordance with the customer’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. Subject will interface with multiple government agencies within both the Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC).
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
- Experience: 5+ years of related experience as ISSO/ISSM
- Technical skills: Must have current Security+ CE certification or higher Information Assurance professional certification.
- Knowledge and hands on experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
- Broad technical understanding of information technology systems, software, and networks
- In depth knowledge of network and information system security principles and test practices
- Previous experience controlling, labeling, virus scanning, and appropriately transferring data (upload/download) between information systems at varying classification levels
- Ability to build rapport with customer and contractors at all levels
- Have familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to IT-IA-IM.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills/briefing skills; communicate with senior level leaders, internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations and independent decision making with minimal direct supervision while representing the security organization
- Must be a self-driven and results-oriented individual capable of effectively working multiple tasks concurrently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Expertise in Microsoft Office suite (MSWord, Excel, Power Point)
- Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
- US citizenship required
- Role requirements: onsite at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS). Ability to travel to support other locations
Nice To Haves
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) desired.
Responsibilities
- Information Security interface to the government customer Designated Accrediting Authorities (DAO), System Control Assessor (SCA), Information System Owner (ISO) and to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), for Information Technology (IT)-Information Assurance (IA)- Information Management (IM) (IT-IA-IM) and Cyber Network Defense
- Coordinate/validate/oversee operational security posture for all assigned information systems
- Review and Validate ICD 503 Continuous Monitoring requirements within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
- Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support Authorization and Accreditation (A&A)
- Identify, develop, and recommend security measures to counter or mitigate system vulnerabilities and risk
- Support and track customer security authorization activities
- Conduct periodic reviews and evaluations of required IS policies and procedures
- Coordinate IA test and assessments
- Participates in special projects as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
