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Clear Ridge Defense · 2 months ago

Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Level 2

Fort George G Meade, MD 20755

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI w/ polygraph cleared professional to serve as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Level 2. The role involves supporting senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing security policies and maintaining operational security posture for information systems.

ConsultingCyber SecuritySoftware Engineering

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

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

Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information

Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

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 maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies

Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation

Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware

Assist with the management of security aspects of the of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system

Develop system security policy and ensure compliance

Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)

Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies

Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes

Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview

Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program

Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control

Qualification

Information System SecuritySecurity Policy DevelopmentRisk AnalysisDoD 8570 ComplianceTechnical SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Eight years' experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

Experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level 1 or higher

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Experience with SSPs

Experience with customer's current tools

Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information

Advanced hands on technical skills