Information Systems Security Officer II | Columbia, MD

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existing information systems and will be expected to maintain Authority to Operate compliance for all assigned systems. The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers.

Our program includes easily available process information and support from others with similar positions across the team. Responsibilities: · Maintain the appropriate operational security posture for assigned systems, programs, and/or enclaves. · Provide guidance and technical expertise on all matters that impact or effect the security

of the information system. · Assist in the development and execution of an enterprise level continuous monitoring program to minimize security risks and ensure compliance with that program on a routine basis.

· Developing, updating, and submitting the System Security Plan and other required documentation that make up the Security Authorization Package. · Conduct configuration management for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware. · Perform and deliver security impact analyses of changes to the system or its environment of operation. · backss the effectiveness of system security controls on an ongoing basis to determine system security status. · Maintain and enforce

IT security policies and implementation guidelines for customer systems in diverse operational environments.

· Provides configuration management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware. Here’s What You’ll Need: Here’s What You Will Need: · U. S. citizen with active TS/SCI w/Poly security clearance · Ten (10) years of related work experience in the field of security authorization. · A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Engineering, or a related field may be substituted for four (4) years’ experience. · Do D 8570.1 compliant IAM Level I certification, such as the Comp TIA Security+ certification.

A higher-level certification, such as GSLC, CAP, CASP, CISM and/or CISSP will also be accepted · A working knowledge of the security authorization processes and procedures as defined in the RMF in NIST SP800-37 and familiarity with the ICD503, CNSSI1253, SP800-53, etc. · Knowledge of commercial security tools and their uses. · Experience with hardware/software security implementations. · Knowledge of different communication protocols, encryption techniques/tools, and PKI and authorization services. · Familiarity with security incident management, experience collaborating with Incident Response Teams, and able to provide viable recommendations for the resolution or computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance.

· Experience creating and presenting documentation and management reports. · Attendance is always critical. Must be able to work a 40-hour workweek, normally Monday through Friday. However, times and days may vary depending on business requirements. Needs to be available to work overtime during critical peaks and be available to meet last minute requests for overtime should the situation occur. · Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

· Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. · Must be able to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing. · Must be well-organized with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. Must work well under pressure to meet deadline requirements. · Must take and pass a drug test and background check as well as a motor vehicle records check. Preferred: · Should have experience working with the XACTA IA Manager. · Should be highly analytical and effectively able to troubleshoot and prioritize needs, requirements, and other issues.

· Should be committed to continuous learning and system development because of the constant developing nature of cyber-attacks. · Should have the ability to quickly learn new concepts, data formats, and software. · Should be a self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team player, and exhibit exceptional relationship management skills. #Divergent Solutions #July12event For more details: jobs-search. org/technology_columbia-c434176/information-systems-security-officer-isso-intermediate-tssci-wpoly-columbia-md-security_i1971855110

of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies Provide security planning, backssment, risk analysis, and risk management Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures Qualifications Basic Qualifications Seven (7) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

is required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Do D 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2 is required Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph is required Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan. Applicants

selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, interactionual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Target Salary Range $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.

Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk backssment analysis to support certification

and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes to system and backsses the security impact of those changes.

Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk backssment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework(NIST RMF). REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs , network switches, etc.

to include system upgrades Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and Do D policies Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware Develop system security policy and ensures compliance Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS) Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies Manage and control changes to the system and backssing the security impact of those changes Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control QUALIFICATIONS: Ten (10) years experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Do D 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. For more details: jobs-search. org/technology_annapolis-junction-c433930/job_i1971255833