Advisory Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Frontier Technology Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

13d•$120,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

FTI is looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join their team. This role is focused on Defensive Cyber Operations for Space (DCO-S), providing expertise and support in network security engineering and/or integration of security products. It is a fast-paced and highly challenging position within a team environment. The ISSO is responsible for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for assigned IT systems, ensuring situational awareness, and initiating actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture.

Requirements

At least a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Sec+ required.
6+ years of relevant experience.
Experience with ATO process and submitting packages in eMASS/Xacta.
Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoD / IC cybersecurity requirements, policies and best practices.
Understanding of configuration management and change control processes.
Experience with IT Security including requirements, architecture and design.
Knowledge of security assessment and authorization (A&A) processes.
Understanding of continuous monitoring, POA&M tracking, and risk scoring.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical field is desired.
Redhat/Linux experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Implements and enforces all AF cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures.
Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1303.
Ensures all users have the requisite security clearances and need-to-know, complete annual cybersecurity training, and are aware of their responsibilities before being granted access to IT according to AFMAN 17-1301.
Maintains all authorized user access control documentation IAW the applicable AF Records Information Management System.
Leverages ACAS, Nessus, and Tenable solutions to support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and RMF compliance.
Ensures software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., security technical implementation guides /security requirement guides).
Ensures proper configuration management procedures are followed prior to implementation and contingent upon necessary approval.
Coordinates changes or modifications with the system-level ISSM, SCA, and/or the Wing Cybersecurity office.
Initiates protective or corrective measures, in coordination with the ISSM, when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered.
Reports security incidents or vulnerabilities to the system-level ISSM and wing cybersecurity office according to AFI 17-203, Cyber Incident Handling.
Initiates exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements.
Ability to travel up to 10%.