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Cayuse Holdings · 3 hours ago

Alternate Information System Security Officer (AISSO)

US-VA-Arlington

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Cayuse Holdings is a company specializing in information technology, and they are seeking an Alternate Information System Security Officer (AISSO) to support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing security policies. The role involves evaluating security solutions, maintaining operational security posture, and assisting with documentation and compliance activities related to information systems security.

Finance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed

Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system

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

Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation

Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware

Manage changes to the system and assesses the security impact of those changes

Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs)

Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF)

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Information AssuranceNIST RMFSecurity Policy DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementVulnerability AssessmentSecurity Tools KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ProficiencyProblem-SolvingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required

Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Five (5) years' experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required

Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: Knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, Communication protocols, Encryption techniques/tools

Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF)

Must have a Top Secret Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment

Must possess problem-solving skills

Strong analytical skills

Proven record of learning and adapting new technologies

Time management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both stakeholders and technical staff

Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as working with a team

Solid oral and written communication skills that can be adapted to both the technical, and administrator level

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc