MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 6 hours ago
Information System Security Officer
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $102K/yr
4+ years expMIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center focused on research in support of National Security. The role involves providing information systems security support, assisting in the management of classified systems, and ensuring compliance with security policies.
BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide information systems security support to several independent MIT LL programs
Assist in the security configuration and management of collateral classified systems and networks in a variety of traditional and virtual environments including Linux, Unix, Sun, Mac, and Windows
Assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSP) and associated artifacts such as the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), Risk Assessment Report, and Continuous Monitoring Strategy
Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with organization security policies and procedures
Collect, analyze, and store system audit records
Track audit findings and recommendations to ensure appropriate mitigation actions are taken
Conduct network, system, and application vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and remediation
Prepare for and participate in periodic organization compliance assessments
Ensure account management documentation is complete and updated
Maintain configuration management documentation (change tracking, maintenance logs, etc.)
Serve as a member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB) as needed
Qualification
Required
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Successfully pass a background check and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information
AS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related discipline is required
A minimum of 4 years of IT security experience in DoD Industrial Security is required
Technical experience, skills, course work completed towards an undergraduate degree, or industry IT certifications may be considered in lieu of education or DoD security experience requirements
Possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAM I baseline certification
Familiarity of information security risk management principles is required
Experience and familiarity with multiple operating systems such as Windows Server 2012 and 2016, Windows 7 and 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Mac, etc
Demonstrated experience with vulnerability scanning and auditing tools and processes is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Preferred
CompTIA Security+ preferred
Familiarity with the NISPOM, DAAG, DISA Policy STIGs, and NIST RMF is preferred
Experience with virtualization technologies is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills and be able to manage stress in a professional manner
Experience in eMASS
Strong technical skills and be able to respond to off-hours emergencies
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
MIT-funded pension
Matching 401K
Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
Mentorship programs
A range of work-life balance options
... and much more!
Company
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center chartered to apply advanced technology to problems of national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Israel Soibelman
Chief Strategy Officer
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