Information System Security Officer; ISSO

Salary Range: $71,310 - $115,000

Provide on-site Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and/or Information Assurance Officer (IAO) support to our F-35 customer.

• Ensure proper Configuration Management procedures are followed prior to implementation and contingent upon an established approval process.
• Initiate requests for temporary and permanent exception, deviations, or waivers to IA requirements.
• Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate IT policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Collect and maintain data needed to meet system IA reporting.
• Define and/or implement policies and procedures to ensure protection of critical infrastructure (as appropriate).
• Ensure plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
• Ensure that IA inspections, tests, and reviews are coordinated for the networked and stand alone.
• Ensure that IA requirements are integrated into the continuity planning for that system and/or organization(s).
• Evaluate and approve development efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately installed.
• Evaluate cost benefit, economic, and risk analysis in decision making process.
• Identify security requirements specific to an IT system in all phases of the System Life Cycle.
• Participate in an information security risk assessment during the Security Assessment and Authorization process.
• Participate in the acquisition process as necessary, following appropriate supply chain risk management practices.
• Participate in the development or modification of the computer environment IA security program plans and requirements.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures concerning the security of network system(s) operations.
• Provide system related input on IA security requirements to be included in statements of work and other appropriate procurement documents.
• Recognize a possible security violation and take appropriate action to report the incident, as required.
• Recommend resource allocations required to securely operate and maintain an organization.
• Supervise or manage protective or corrective measures when an IA incident or vulnerability is discovered.
• Support necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure system security configuration guidelines are followed, compliance monitoring occurs, etc.)
• Coach and Mentor junior staff.

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree plus 4 years of relevant experience. Will also consider a high school diploma plus 13 years of professional experience.
• Acquire and maintain security clearance and Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
• Knowledge of Federal, DoD, and U.S. Navy Guidance.
• Experience with general IA Tools.
• Knowledge of Federal, DoD, and USMC Guidance (DoDD 8500.1, DoDI 8500.2), DITSCAP, DIACAP, NIACAP, NIST, and Certification Accreditation processes.
• DOD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, and CCNA-Security).

• Top Secret Clearance.
• DOD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, and CCNA-Security).
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework.