Information Systems Security Officer

EverWatch•Annapolis Junction, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

EverWatch is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to support Department of Defense missions. The role involves identifying security needs, assessing vulnerabilities, recommending security strategies, and leading the development and implementation of solutions that protect infrastructure. The officer will troubleshoot and analyze complex customer challenges, research security technologies and market trends, and use knowledge of information-system security software, hardware, and firmware to assess threats and implement controls. The position supports major federal information systems and applications and involves implementing system and infrastructure security controls, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and supporting security assessment and authorization processes. The role requires collaboration with other teams and the ability to explain security matters to audiences including senior management. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. The projected compensation range is $76.93 to $91.35 per hour. The position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

Requirements

Experience supporting major federal information systems and applications.
Experience with security tools, hardware, software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption techniques and tools.
Experience developing Risk Management products and working through system accreditations.
Experience interfacing with information assurance managers, including reviewing documentation, SSPs, Risk Assessment Reports, C&A packages, or Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
Experience working with XACTA IA Manager and Risk Management Frameworks.
Experience with national security information system security requirements, including JSIG, ICD 503, DAAPM, or NISPOM.
Experience in the oversight and execution of Assessment and Authorization processes or C&A.
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience in Information Systems Security, or 14+ years of experience in Information Systems Security in lieu of a degree.
DoD 8570 IAM Level I Certification.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships and communicate security topics and complexities to a range of audiences, including senior management.
Implement infrastructure and system security controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
Perform risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas.
Use big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.
Develop and implement security solutions to protect infrastructure.
Troubleshoot and analyze complex customer challenges involving security devices and implementation.
Research and develop security solutions based on technology and market trends.
Assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls using knowledge of information-system security software, hardware, and firmware.
Support Department of Defense missions.