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JANUS Research Group · 11 hours ago

ISSO - PM C2T

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

JANUS Research Group is focused on providing innovative solutions in cybersecurity and they are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support PM C2 Transport. The ISSO will be responsible for designing and implementing secure network infrastructures, ensuring compliance with security standards, and leading incident response efforts.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Implementation: Designs, implements, and maintains secure network architectures. Leads the security testing and hardening of new IOS code for routers and switches, and ensures all new infrastructure is deployed with secure, compliant configurations

Compliance & Hardening: Owns the application, validation, and documentation of current Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across all network devices. Develops, maintains, and audits secure baseline configurations to prevent configuration drift and ensure a constant state of inspection readiness

Vulnerability & Risk Management: Conducts comprehensive risk analyses and vulnerability assessments of the network infrastructure. Provides technical leadership and recommendations on secure networking solutions and architectures to mitigate identified threats

Security Operations & Incident Response: Serves as the Tier-3 technical lead for network-based security incidents. Leads advanced troubleshooting and forensic analysis to identify the root cause of security events and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Strategic Planning & Integration: Collaborates with network engineering and project management teams to integrate security requirements into the project lifecycle. Participates in enterprise security architecture planning, evaluation, and documentation to ensure alignment with defense-in-depth and Zero Trust strategies

Qualification

Network SecuritySecurity ArchitectureVulnerability ManagementCISSP CertificationRisk AnalysisSecurity ComplianceNetwork DesignProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationTechnical Leadership

Required

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position

Expert knowledge of network security principles and hands-on experience with security hardware and software (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN gateways)

Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and audit security frameworks and hardening guides, such as DoD STIGs and CIS Benchmarks

Strong command of Layer 2/3 routing and switching protocols, client/server environments, and secure network design methodologies

Proficiency with network vulnerability scanning tools and the ability to analyze results to prioritize and execute remediation actions

Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to apply cybersecurity principles to defend against sophisticated, modern threats

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related scientific or technical discipline

Experience: A Minimum of 5 years of working experience directly related to DoD cybersecurity Authorization or cybersecurity engineering activities

Demonstrated experience, and familiarity with DoD and Army Cybersecurity Policies and Regulations, and Authorization processes to include the planning and execution of test events

Minimum CISSP, CISM, CAP, CeH or equivalent certifications

Substitution: BS can be substituted with additional 5 years of related Information Assurance experience and CISSP, CISM, CAP, CeH or equivalent certifications