Specialist, Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

L3Harris•Rochester, NY

1d•$79,000 - $146,500

About The Position

Experienced Information System Security professional with proficient cybersecurity knowledge who can work under general supervision from the Information System Security Manager (ISSM). Works closely with applicable Information System Owner(s), information systems engineers, program management and engineering to explain and interpret cybersecurity processes, practices, and procedures. Recommends enhancements to information systems and related processes. Provides protection and safeguarding of information systems and is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of multiple systems. Candidate must be knowledgeable in information technology, information system security, and the Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Minimum DoD 8570 Baseline Certification IAM Level I; i.e. Security+ CE or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI security clearance (w. CI Polygraph preferred)
4+ years’ experience as an ISSO supporting or managing cybersecurity on classified systems
Experience developing, managing, providing evidence to close POA&Ms associated with the A&A and project management processes
Able to work well as part of a team
Strong time management skills
Experience with building and maintenance networking equipment (Router, Switch, Firewall)
Experience with Microsoft and Linux based operating systems
Experience reviewing logs on workstation, server, firewall, & IPS/IDS
Experience with DISA STIGs and SCAP Compliance Checker
Experience interpreting vulnerability scanning results (Nessus, ACAS, etc.)
High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills
Experience with ServiceNow CRM
Experience with DAAPM, JSIG and ICD 503 based authorization and accreditations

Responsibilities

Authoring and maintaining Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts in support of Assessment & Authorization (A&A) of assigned systems in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Information System Auditing
Performing security control assessments
Overseeing and managing information system configuration management
Working with IT organization to develop device and system hardening guides following DISA and NIST guidelines
Conducting periodic hardware/software inventory assessments
Conducting continuous monitoring activities on assigned information systems
Remediating control deficiencies
Investigating security incidents such as data spills and malicious events compromising information
Assisting the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities