Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

RAND•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•$88,000 - $130,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for providing compliance and oversight of all of RAND Corporation’s Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) requirements, maintaining policies and procedures in accordance with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA), Intelligence Community (IC), and other Department of Defense (DoD) regulations as applicable. Additionally, the position manages the Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) Information Systems (IS) to ensure that all classified IS remain accredited, executes required functions as defined by the IC, DoD and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) in support of the local Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Corporate ISSM, Manager, Security Operations, and Executive Director, Security & Classified Operations and Chief Security Officer, and provides services for individuals within the accredited systems.

Requirements

Must have and maintain a DoD 8570.01-M (Information Assurance Workforce) IAM level 1 certification (e.g. Security+, GSLC, CISM, or CISSP)
Possesses working knowledge of the DoD, DISA, ICDs and associated IC security regulations, policies, STIGs and laws
Possesses extensive working knowledge of multiple federal government network security processes and procedures
Education in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers
Technical background with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
Organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Is familiar with encryption technologies, forensics, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies and information technology security research
Possesses knowledge of Microsoft office products or similar software packages
Possesses a strong understanding of operating system (PC, Mac, Linux) and audit log aggregator software
Able to configure laptops/desktops, install applications, setup network infrastructure and troubleshoot as required
Possesses excellent oral and written communications skills required for correspondence, reports, briefings, and procedures
Demonstrates strong customer service skills
Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
Must be able to pass a background check
Must hold and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance and SCI/program eligibility

Nice To Haves

BS/BA degree preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
At least five or more years’ experience in Information Technology (IT) in a classified environment or as an ISSM/ISSO in government/industrial security leading other security professionals preferred
Experience working with federal/government agencies or defense contractors preferred
Experience interfacing with DIA or other government representatives as the ISSM/ISSO preferred

Responsibilities

Implements, monitors and maintains RAND’s Security Manual and procedures for DoD, IC and SAP programs and other applicable government sponsor regulations
Enforces corporate policies to support ICD’s, DAAPM, JSIG and other CI standards.
Enforces compliance with current Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for all applicable systems
Interfaces with and supports clients in the operation and security of the classified systems
Assists the ISSM in establishing, communicating, and improving the collateral and SCI/SAP Information Systems (IS) Security Program
Responsible for the preparation and sustainment for internal self-inspections.
Assesses changes by performing periodic self-inspections, tests and reviews of the classified IS program to ensure that systems are operating as authorized/accredited and that conditions have not changed
Participates in the planning, installation, implementation, upgrade, problem determination and resolution involving software programs, operating systems, computers, printers, scanners, etc. for collateral and SCI/SAP systems. Provides budget requirements to the ISSM for the sustainment of the collateral SCI/SAP systems
Ensures protocols are followed for the investigation(s) and resolution of security incidents
Collaborates with the system and network administrators to ensure audit features are configured and enabled correctly
Performs weekly audits and ensures administrative inquiries/investigations into anomalies found during audit trail analysis are reported to the ISSM for follow on actions
Develops and implements the System Security Plans (SSP) and addendums for the facility
Performs other duties as assigned