Information Systems Security Officer

Mantis Security Corporation • Reston, VA

8d • $140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Mantis Security is seeking a highly qualified, technical Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for immediate placement. The ISSO will lead Assessment and Authorization (A&A) for multiple analytic mission systems, perform standard A&A activities, and generate and maintain the complete security body of evidence (BoE) in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF). The role includes creating and maintaining security documentation, supporting security assessments and testing, managing POA&Ms, and monitoring operational systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 7 years of experience, or no degree with 13 years of experience.
• Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements with one of the following: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP.
• Have current TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Be able to obtain a CI polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Xacta IA Manager or Xacta 360.

Responsibilities

• Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes for multiple information systems, including ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, and NIST 800-53.
• Review associated security documentation for validity and accuracy.
• Create and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Security CONOPS, Security Test Plans (STPs), and Security Test Procedures; document and maintain NIST 800-53 security-control implementation details.
• Plan and perform security functional testing, maintain STPs, and support security assessments.
• Use Xacta to maintain Security Body of Evidence (BoE) files and support the A&A process for each system release cycle.
• Provide guidance on applying security policy, identifying security requirements, satisfying requirements, and reviewing the adequacy of required documentation.
• Manage plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms) by coordinating with project managers and engineers to develop schedules and engineering actions that mitigate open findings.
• Monitor and audit operational systems for proper use.

Benefits

• A full range of highly competitive benefits for employees and their families.
• Opportunity to work with great people on projects of high importance.
• A culture intended to foster technical innovation and personal growth.

What This Job Offers

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