Information Systems Security Officer

Mantis Security Corporation • Reston, VA

8h

About The Position

Mantis Security is seeking for immediate placement a highly qualified and technical Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) for multiple analytic mission systems. The ISSO must be proficient in standard A&A activities, and will generate and maintain the complete security body of evidence (BoE) while leading the A&A activities according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 7 years of experience, or no degree with 13 years of experience
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements (one of CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP)
• Must have current TS/SCI eligibility or Active TS/SCI
• Must be able to obtain a CI polygraph

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Xacta IA Manager (or Xacta 360)

Responsibilities

• Support to the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and all Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) for all multiple information systems
• Ensure validity and accuracy review of all associated security documentation
• Create and maintain System Security Plan (SSP), Security CONOPS, Security Test Plan (STP) and Security Test Procedures, document and maintain implementation details of NIST 800-53 security controls
• Plans and performs security functional testing, creates and maintains STPs, supports security assessments
• Utilize Xacta to maintain Security Body of Evidence (BoE) files and to work through the A&A process for each system release cycle
• Provide guidance on the application of security policy, identifying security requirements, providing technical guidance for the satisfaction of requirements, reviewing and determining the adequacy of required documentation
• Manage the plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms) by working with project managers and engineers to develop schedules and engineering actions that mitigate open findings
• Monitor and audit operational systems for proper use

Benefits

• full range of highly competitive benefits for our employees and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior