Isso

Prodigy One•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•$124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Prodigy One, LLC. is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for a large software development program involving software maintenance and development, IT support, systems integration and life-cycle support, enterprise application development, network engineering, and information systems security. The ISSO will work with other security professionals to develop and implement strategies for detecting and mitigating threats, protecting critical data, and assessing system and network vulnerabilities. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. The position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, with a stated salary range of $124,000–$185,000+; compensation is determined based on experience, education, certifications, qualifications, and benefit selections.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
At least 10 years of experience as an ISSO, working independently and/or on teams to maintain secure information system operations in isolated, connected, and standalone environments.
At least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management.
At least 5 years of experience using tools to support preparation, maintenance, and management of system security plans (SSPs) and other security-related documentation.
Knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.
In-depth experience conducting security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements.
In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program.
Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations for large, complicated information and information-processing systems.
Commitment to developing and adhering to best practices.
High self-initiative and a solutions-oriented, team-player approach.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs.
DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher.
DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and enforcement of information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Assist in evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for processing different types of information.
Perform configuration management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
Analyze threats and develop and implement best-practice methods for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation.
Maintain records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, and system upgrades.
Maintain the operational security posture of information systems.
Support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in maintaining the appropriate operational information assurance posture for a system, program, or enclave.
Develop and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentation in accordance with applicable policies.
Develop and update system security plans and other information assurance documentation.
Support Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) management, including initiating responses and system security scans, completing remediation, and extending patches and updates to designated sites.
Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms for the Information System.