Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

American Systems Corporation • Springfield, VA

284d • $94,400 - $157,600 • Onsite

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. As a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (Sr ISSO) with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and work in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance and be SAP eligible.
• 5-7 years of experience - Prior in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+ CE, GSEC, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, CND, SSCP), MCSA, CCNA & DoD Information Assurance Manager II.
• CISSP or CISSM.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Experience solving technical problems quickly and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Experience with NIST SP 800 series and DoDI/D 8500 series.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system.
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
• Develop physical or logical topologies for a system, assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview.
• Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with all RMF efforts.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans
• Insurance programs
• Education and training assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services