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Viasat · 3 months ago

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - (TS/SCI Required)

Tempe, Arizona

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $148K/yr

3+ years exp

Viasat is a global communications company focused on delivering connections that change the world. They are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to ensure compliance with information system security requirements, serve as a Subject Matter Expert, and provide innovative solutions to complex security challenges.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work independently as well as with a team of Information Assurance Professionals

Responsible for ensuring Information System Compliance with the potential to span multiple business areas or programs

Assess, document, and recommend controls based on a thorough understanding of RMF, NISPOM and other NISP regulatory requirements, and determine which controls are applicable to the application, as well as document implementation in Security Controls Tractability Matrix (SCTM)

Document compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system or develop a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) to address non-compliance

Participate in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments and continuous monitoring

Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with the governing authority approved authorization package and customer directives

Develop procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with Configuration Management (CM) for security relevant IS software, hardware, and firmware

Ensure proper protection and / or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered. Follows-up to ensure completion and quality resolution

Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work

Qualification

Information System Security OfficerDoD Risk Management FrameworkNIST 800 seriesVulnerability scanning toolsNetwork technologiesMicrosoft WindowsLinuxDoD 8570.1 CertificationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

3+ years as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in a DoD, IC, or other industrial security program and in-depth understanding of DoD 8500 series, NIST 800 series, and ICD 503, Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) and overall understanding of DoD Risk Manage Framework (RMF) process

Experience working with vulnerability and compliance scanning tools. (Nessus, SCAP, ACAS)

Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment to include crypto and key management

Working knowledge with Microsoft Windows operating systems (workstation & server), Linux, and system virtualization in a secure network environment

Strong written communication and organizational skills

Interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of individuals

Ability to work well under pressure, and possess advanced problem-solving skills

Possess a current DoD 8570.1/DoD 8140.01 Certification – Security+ CE a minimum

Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Ability to travel up to 10%