Information Systems Security Officer, Senior

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$96,800 - $161,500•Onsite

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer with a Top Secret SCI Clearance and 5 - 7 years of experience to support our LAN Integration Team at Peterson AFB, Colorado. As a Senior Information Systems Security Officer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, work in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. You will conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package, develop physical or logical topologies for a system, and assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities. You will also prepare, review, and update authorization packages, and ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media. Coordination of changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change, monitoring system recovery processes, and ensuring all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible are key aspects of this role. Additionally, you will ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented, attend required technical and security training, and execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection. Identifying cyber security vulnerabilities, assisting with the implementation of countermeasures, preparing reports on the status of security safeguards, performing ISSO duties, conducting security impact analysis, and performing continuous monitoring activities are also expected. You will assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with all RMF efforts. Up to 10 days of annual travel to support the program may be expected.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Active TS/SCI Clearance and be SAP eligible, JSIG Experience
5-7 years of experience – Prior in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
IAM Level III certification (e.g. CISSP or CISSM)
Possess extensive experience and is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, work in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO.
Have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system.
Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration.
Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
Experience solving technical problems quickly and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
Experience with NIST SP 800 series and DoDI/D 8500 series

Responsibilities

Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO.
Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
Develop physical or logical topologies for a system, assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries
Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview
Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with all RMF efforts