Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with Security Clearance

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting opportunity for Information Systems Security Officer located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The F-15 Division is responsible for management and professional services, engineering and technical services, and studies, analyses and evaluations to accomplish the unit’s mission to design, develop, integrate, test, produce, deploy, modernize, sustain and support U.S. and FMS F-15 fighter aircraft weapon systems and subsystems.

This role requires employee pass background screening for SAP. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.

Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance.

ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities Include:

* The Contractor shall ensure implementation of DoD, USAF and MAJCOM policies and develop local processes and procedures for the effective execution of the F-15 Division security program.

* The Contractor shall provide direct support to assure compliance to current revisions of the security directives applicable to the AIS being supported. These include DIACAP, DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, JSIG, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53.

* The Contractor shall perform work in support of the technical implementation, maintenance and oversight of the following elements of the F-15 Division's AIS security program (certification, risk analysis, and operational support). The Contractor’s work frequently involves very difficult problems requiring significant interpretation and modification of standards, which may not be directly applicable.

* The Contractor shall review, analyze, and develop full information for AIS system descriptions involving the establishment of new automated systems.

* The Contractor shall ascertain the appropriateness of description detail, identify potential or actual system vulnerabilities and recommend corrective action for higher authority approval/disapproval.

* The Contractor shall provide in-depth technical analyses of AIS application and system software (including associated security related software) and equipment used by F-15 Division units for the purpose of evaluating their effectiveness at meeting defined security requirements.

* The Contractor shall evaluate different versions of security software and determine if it is appropriate for the directorate automated systems. The Contractor shall administer security software installation accordingly.

* The Contractor shall interview operational personnel and review documentation for the purpose of resolving technical security problems and issues, as a basis for drafting and recommending new policies, standards, procedures and operating doctrines.

* The Contractor shall prepare system security plans for classified systems.

* The Contractor shall access the Government-provided electronic messaging system on SIPRNET.

* The Contractor shall monitor the organization's mailbox regularly to ensure messages requiring action are promptly acted upon.

* The Contractor shall monitor information system activities to ensure SI, establish reaction and maintenance control for the facility, and perform system access or revocation tasks.

* The Contractor shall report system security incidents, classified message incidents, vulnerabilities, and virus attacks according to applicable DoD guidance.

* The Contractor shall ensure information systems are cleared or sanitized according to applicable DoD guidance.

* The Contractor shall assist in improving internal management processes by proposing and/or implementing improvements to visual, computer-based communications to manage critical processes.

* The Contractor shall conduct a self-inspection of the SAP AIS program on an annual basis, or as directed by the F-15 Division security office. The self-inspection will be conducted utilizing the current versions of the RMF, core-compliance inspection, and special-emphasis items checklists as issued by DoD or Special Access Program Central Office (SAF/AAZ).

* The Contractor shall manage and account for COMSEC equipment. The Contractor shall receive, account for, page check, handle, use, and safeguard all COMSEC material until it is destroyed or returned to the COMSEC account. The Contractor shall maintain current OIs that cover handling, controlling, and protecting COMSEC assets, including…