Information Systems Security Officer

Astrion • Colorado Springs, CO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. The ISSO will develop, implement, and integrate cybersecurity into information systems, components, and organizational processes IAW DoD, USAF, and USSF policy.

Requirements

• 7+ years technical experience in cybersecurity or information technology with focus on cybersecurity implementations.
• Must meet position and certification requirements for the following DoW Cyberspace Workforce Role Code(s) and Proficiency Level(s): 722 - Information Systems Security Manager (Proficiency Level: Advanced), 462 - (Control Systems Security Specialist) (Proficiency Level: Advanced), 541 - Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (Proficiency level: Advanced).
• Firm understanding of the DoD 8500.1-M, DoDM 5205.07, Volume 1, Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) Number 503.
• Experience with eMASS, XACTA, or equivalent RMF tools.
• Experience with both Vulnerability and Compliance scanning tools (ACAS, Nessus Professional, SCC, Evaluate-STIG).
• Experience with system security logs and associated Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (Splunk, ELK stack).
• Ability to work well independently as well as follow detailed instructions for completing tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks, drive projects to closure, assimilate and correlate project information in a fast-paced environment with minimum guidance.
• Experience with both Linux- and Windows-based operating systems.
• Must be a team player and be able to work within all levels of a project team.
• Excellent time management, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to shift from one project to another in a dynamic, agile work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly translate client technical needs into technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interactions and presentations.
• Familiarity with security procedures while working in a SCIF/SAPF environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Collaboratively build teams through excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Operate independently and take initiative.
• Cloud security.
• Interpreting and applying cybersecurity policy down to security control implementation on weapon systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development or modification of organizational cybersecurity program plans, policies, processes, procedures, and requirements.
• Support cybersecurity planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management for systems across multiple security domains.
• Recommend organizational and system level solutions to resolve cybersecurity requirements while maintaining system availability.
• Write authorization and accreditation (A&A) documentation and supporting artifacts.
• Interact with technical team members from multiple disciplines including performing vulnerability and compliance scanning, remediations, and system audits.
• Perform technical hardware & software reviews and advise leadership of changes affecting organization’s cybersecurity posture.
• Perform technical security assessments of complex systems.
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity control baseline(s) for all unit systems.
• Generate RMF control narratives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed