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ParsonsKellogg · 2 months ago

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II

US - VA, Chantilly

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $152K/yr

2+ years exp

Parsons is a company dedicated to innovation and growth, seeking a talented Level 2 ISSO to join their team. In this role, you will develop and implement information security standards, ensure protection against unauthorized access, and monitor systems for potential threats.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. This is achieved through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and active evaluations (vulnerability assessments)

Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports for obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This includes process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits

Assists in the implementation of required government policy (e.g., NISPOM, DCID 6/3), and makes recommendations on process tailoring

Performs analyses to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required

Supports the formal Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports

Periodically conducts a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed

Demonstrates advanced subject matter expertise in job family

Contributes to and may lead the planning and implementation of large programs in the function, and regularly interfaces with senior management and executive leadership

Plays a role in overall functional strategic planning

Qualification

CASP+CISSPSecurity+CISAGCIHGCEDManagement experienceCoaching skillsLeadership skills

Required

Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph

Bachelors degree with typically 2+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with a Masters degree require 1+ year(s) of relevant experience, and additional years of experience can qualify in lieu of a degree for non-degreed candidates

An active CASP+, CECCNP, Security+, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP or CISSP or must be willing to obtain / maintain within 6 months of hire