Junior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Parsons•Aurora, CO

12d

About The Position

Parsons is looking for a talented Junior ISSO / Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer to join our growing team! In this mission critical effort you will develop, maintain, and implement information security standards, procedures, and guidelines for applications and databases. You will ensure that systems and organizational databases are protected from unauthorized access and use, and monitor systems, identify threats, and handle disaster recovery operations. In addition, you will utilize detailed knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational or procedural security measures commonly used to implement NIST SP 800-53 security controls.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI- Polygraph.
IAT-II Certification in accordance with DoD 8140 guidance such as Security+ | CE certification, or must be willing to obtain / maintain within 6 months of hire.
Associate’s Degree with 1+ year(s) of relevant experience OR HS/GED with 3 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with conducting research and analysis.
Familiarity with network and information system security principles and best practices.
Familiarity with controlling, labeling, virus scanning, and appropriately transferring data (uploading/downloading) between information systems at varying classification levels.
Ability to work with the military, civilians, and other contractors at all levels.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Management (IT/IA/IM).
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list).
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.

Responsibilities

Ensure that systems and organizational databases are protected from unauthorized access and use.
Monitor systems, identify threats, and handle disaster recovery operations.
Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required.
Support the formal Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
Periodically conduct a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
Performing Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) duties in accordance with NIST SP 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring) to include auditing for anomalous or malicious user activity