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SAIC · 1 day ago

Information System Security Officer ISSO

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

SAIC is seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for a new and exciting Air Force program out of San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of information systems within a DoD environment, focusing on DOD compliance, risk assessments, and incident response.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

DoD Compliance Coordinate and execute efforts to ensure that information systems, processes, and organization policy comply with Department of Defense (DOD) cybersecurity and regulatory requirements and standards. This includes DoD 5400 Series, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-60, and FIPS 140-2, with some level of awareness regarding Trade Agreement Act (TAA) and Clinger Cohen Act (CCA) compliance

ATO Assist in the management of the Authorization to Operate (ATO). Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and successful processing of eMASS (Enterprise Mission Support Service) workflows. This includes preparing and submitting artifacts, maintaining NIST SP 800-53 Rev5 security control test results, and assisting ISSM to liaise with the Authorizing Official (AO) SCA (Security Control Assessor) Team

Security Assessments Perform risk and vulnerability assessments on information systems and software to identify weaknesses. Utilize vulnerability assessment and code scanning tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Veracode, and/or Klocwork, to provide guidance and collaborate on mitigation and/or remediation strategies with applicable stakeholders

Security Documentation Coordinate and collaborate with DCWF (Defense Cyber Workforce) personnel to develop, update, and continuously monitor security documentation, including but not limited to System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), security control implementation plans, and assessment procedure test results

Security Awareness Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness by assisting the ISSM to educate staff and stakeholders about emerging cybersecurity policies and best practices. Adhere to DoD 8140 guidelines to ensure cybersecurity training and awareness programs remain active and all DCWF personnel remain on their compliance roadmap

Incident Response Contribute to the creation, implementation, continuous monitoring, and annual testing of the Incident Response Plan (IRP). Participate in incident response activities as necessary

Continuous Monitoring Collaborate in maintaining the continuous monitoring strategy; assist in the observation and analysis of detected threats and/or compliance violations

Collaboration Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, software development, and AI/data collection teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into system designs and processes

Qualification

IAT Level II CertificationDOD Compliance StandardsNIST RMFAuthorization to Operate (ATO)Cybersecurity ToolsCloud Computing (MS Azure)Security AssessmentsSecurity DocumentationIncident ResponseCollaboration

Required

Top Secret Clearance

IAT LvII Cert (ie, Sec+)

Expertise in Department of Defense (DOD) compliance standards

Strong familiarity with NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) RMF (Risk Management Framework) and the Authority to Operate (ATO) process

Bachelor's and five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree

Minimum of 3 years of experience as an ISSO or in a similar role

In-depth knowledge of DOD compliance standards, including NIST, RMF, and DODI 8500 Series

Proven experience in executing ATO processes and achieving ATO approvals

Must be a US citizen and possess an active Top Secret clearance

Preferred

Intermediate or Advanced 8140 Certificates one or more of the following Intermediate Sec+, SSCP, GSEC, CGRC/CAP, CCSP, CCISO, CASP+ Advanced CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, GCIA, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSLC

Familiarity with cloud computing platform MS Azure

Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as eMASS, SCAP, STIGs, MDE, MDfS, MS Sentinel, ACAS, Veracode, Klockwork, SonarQube