Information Systems Security Officer - China Lake, CA

JT4•Ridgecrest, CA

5d•$96,491 - $111,491•Onsite

About The Position

JT4 China Lake is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer. This role is responsible for assessing, developing and implementing programs and controls set in place to help increase cybersecurity within our company. The Information Systems Security Specialist will be detail-oriented, have great problem-solving and analytical skills, and a passion for cybersecurity. This position is located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework.

Requirements

An active DoD secret clearance is ideal.
Associates or higher degree in Computer/Information Technology, or equivalent academic/technical training/certification.
Possess five years of experience in computer system security and/or related areas of expertise.
Must be compliant to DoD 8570.01-M levels and possess or working toward Security+ certification with a CISSP desired.
Should have experience with JSIG, NIST 800 and NISPOM, Chapter 8.
Must possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in computer security and information systems and working experience with Microsoft Office, Access, and Visio.
Must possess experience supporting various system configurations such as Stand Alone, Local Area Networks, and Wide Area Networks.
Must possess excellent skills in verbal and written communications, planning, and organizing.
Ability to work under deadlines. Employee is expected to routinely cross fields in the completion of somewhat difficult and varied assignments.
Government vehicle is used on an as-needed basis.
Ability to work in a field environment at remote locations with occasional overnight assignments.
Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance.
Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.
Requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

CISSP certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Assessing, developing and implementing programs and controls set in place to help increase cybersecurity within our company.
Monitoring information systems and maintaining the environment of operation to include developing and updating System Security Plans, managing and controlling changes to the systems, conducting audits, providing incident response, perpetration for vulnerability assessments, and assessing the security impact of security and non-security-relevant changes.
Provides incident handling in conjunction with the Facility Security Office (FSO) and Information Security Officer / Information Systems Security Manager (ISSO/ISSM).
Assists in writing and maintaining computer security processes to meet Air Force requirements of Risk Management Framework.
Monitors computer system use and audits logs.
Makes recommendations for future hardware / software implementations and related process improvements.
Provides operational status as required.
Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete complex assignments requiring originality and ingenuity performed under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for independent contribution.
Provides security training and awareness briefings.
Other duties as assigned.
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.