Information Systems Security Officer; ISSO

# Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Parsons  
· parsons.com Category:
GRC & Compliance

Location:

US - CO, Colorado Springs Salary:
$103,500 – $181,100

Clearance:
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Job Description:

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of War and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority, and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and deliver meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.

Our Space Operations Program Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain?

We need your help. Our team is looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). In this role you will get to focus on the cybersecurity aspects of system design to deal with cyber-related disruptions, minimizing misuse and malicious behavior, while supporting Department of War agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts.

The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Duties:

Utilize Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) /Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO), Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), and Authority to Connect (ATC) for all existing and new Information Systems (IS) that require accreditation to include on premise and cloud platforms.

Maintain and develop System Security Plans (SSP), Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTM), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Continuous Monitoring Plans (Con Mon), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).Ability to produce and maintain documentation, policy, and procedures such as:
Ports Protocols and Services Management (PPSM) worksheets, system and network diagrams / descriptions, and SOPs.Coordinate and perform security audits and system updates to identify nonstandard events and maintain system and information integrity.

Play an active role in conducting continuous monitoring activities on Accredited Information Systems (AIS) its environment of operation to include developing and updating the system artifacts.

Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries

Report Cyber incidents or vulnerabilities to the ISSM and/or government chain of command

Required Skills:

Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies; risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk);
Information Technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones,…