Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Spectrum Comm Inc•Indian Springs, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum is seeking a highly qualified Information Systems Security Officer to support its customer at Creech AFB, Nevada. The ISSO advises and assists the customer with operational test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting. The role is responsible for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture of assigned information technologies (IT), maintaining situational awareness, and initiating actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture. Administrative privileges for assigned IT are required.

Requirements

Five years overseeing Air Force IT systems.
High school diploma.
Security+ certification.
Cisco Certified Network Admin certification.
Active Secret security clearance required to begin work.
Must be capable of obtaining Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Complete and maintain required cybersecurity certification in accordance with AFMAN 17-1303.

Responsibilities

Maintain the appropriate operational security posture for assigned IT and take actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture.
Implement and enforce Air Force cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures.
Ensure users have the required security clearances and need-to-know, complete annual cybersecurity training, and understand their responsibilities before receiving IT access.
Maintain authorized-user access-control documentation according to the applicable Air Force Records Information Management System.
Ensure software, hardware, and firmware comply with applicable security configuration guidelines, such as security technical implementation guides and security requirement guides.
Ensure configuration-management procedures and required approvals are followed before implementation; coordinate changes or modifications with the system-level ISSM, SCA, Wing Cybersecurity office, CO, and group policy manager (GPM), as applicable.
Initiate protective or corrective measures in coordination with the ISSM when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered.
Report security incidents or vulnerabilities according to AFI 17-203, Cyber Incident Handling, to the system-level ISSM, Wing Cybersecurity office, CO, and GPM.
Initiate exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements.
Advise and assist the customer with operational test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting.