BTS · 3 months ago
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Level 2
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $148K/yr
8+ years expBTS Software Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to execute the Information Assurance mission. The role involves providing support for an information assurance program, implementing security policies, and maintaining operational security posture for information systems.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program
Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed
Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization
Provide configuration management (CM) for information systems security software, hardware, and firmware
Manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes
Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs)
Support security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF)
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 DoD 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
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 assess the security impact of those changes
Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
(U) Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required IA objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
Eight (8) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization is required
Experience in several of the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or encryption and encryption techniques/tools
DoD 8570 compliance with IAM I is required
Top Secret/SCI with Poly clearance is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or IT Engineering is preferred
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted
Benefits
Competitive health benefits package
PTO
401K matching and vested from day one
Company
BTS
BTS solves modern security and defense challenges through cutting edge technology and highly-skilled teams.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Tohn
Chief Executive Officer
Dan Cummings, PE, PMP
Chief Operating Officer
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