Information Systems Security Officer - Valley

Job Summary

Information Systems Security Officer - Hunt Valley (Job Number: 331102)

Provide information systems security support from a managerial and technical standpoint for DoD and Non-DoD classified systems and networks. Standing up and maintaining accreditations for classified systems and networks. Classified systems and networks range in complexity and size to include multi-platform computing (Linux, Windows, Solaris, VMware), virtual environments, and mobile systems. Extensive experience with eMASS, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCSA DAAPM, DISA STIGs.

Assemble and maintain security plan accreditation packages per Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Provide technical and procedural information system (IS) security advice to government and industrial teams.
• Understand, implement, and enforce the security policies and processes required by NISPOM, DCSA DAAPM, System Security Plans (SSPs), and NIST security controls.
• Coordinate with the PSO or cognizant security official on approval of External Information Systems (e.g., guest systems, interconnected systems with other organizations).
• Oversee ISSO/ISSE or Security Analysts to ensure adherence to IS policies and procedures.
• Assume ISSO/ISSE responsibilities in the absence of other ISSO/ISSE; maintain required IA certifications.
• Understand, implement, and enforce security policies and processes for removable media creation, trusted download, safeguarding classified information, classifications markings, wireless devices, and relevant SSPs.
• Perform systems administration for Linux/Windows operating systems.
• Serve as the lead for Windows/Linux security configurations and interact with Textron Systems and Government Approving Authorities for inspections of these systems.
• Utilize accredited security software tools to conduct vulnerability assessments, continuous monitoring scans, and maintain OS configurations.
• Coordinate IS security inspections, tests, and reviews.
• Ensure change management policies for authorizing the use of hardware/software on an IS are followed; coordinate any additions or modifications with the appropriate AO.
• Maintain working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical safeguards, and operational security measures.
• Work with High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors/TACLANE.
• Analyze security audits for non-standard events and media write control logs; assist in investigations involving anomalies.
• Validate systems and networks are patched in accordance with IAVM guidelines and perform continuous monitoring.
• Maintain knowledge of Textron Systems security policies and NISPOM requirements; enforce IT security policies across Textron Systems and Government.
• Maintain and modify accreditation packages; prior experience with eMASS and XACTA.
• Assist with administrative processes related to user accounts, Data Transfer Agents, Media Write Control, and Trusted Downloads.

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Information Assurance, or a related field with equivalent experience. Five or more years of relevant experience per duties described. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of security awareness among IS users. Strong technical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills; ability to work in a team or independently. Strong interpersonal, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Security Clearance: Active SECRET clearance (minimum). Ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance if required. Selected applicant will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet access requirements to classified information. U.S. citizenship required.
• DoD 8570
  
  Certifications:
  
  Security+ – Minimum requirement at time of hire.
• Special
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Working inside classified areas; on-site (not remote or hybrid); occasional travel (once every quarter) to other Textron Systems sites.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and benefits programs. The pay range for this position is $85,900 - $129,700 per year.

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