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Information Systems Security Officer

Clearance Jobs, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20310

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Information Security Expert

SAIC is seeking an experienced and proactive expert to join our distinguished Information Assurance/Information Security (InfoSec) team. The ideal candidate will exemplify a results-driven attitude and possess the expertise to oversee and manage multiple complex systems efficiently. This candidate must have a Secret Clearance and be able to get a TS/SCI. Candidates must sit on site in our Arlington VA Location. Job Responsibilities

Proactive Problem Solving and Support: Provide expert solutions to complex issues faced by team members and proactively address potential roadblocks. Team Collaboration and Communication: Facilitate and lead discussions with team members, ensuring clear and effective communication of plans and strategies. Continuous Monitoring and Auditing: Lead and oversee continuous monitoring efforts, perform comprehensive system audits, and provide advanced risk management insights. Risk and Compliance Advisory: Offer strategic advisory services on compliance frameworks and develop guidelines for security tools and processes based on industry best practices. Process Improvement and Documentation: Lead efforts to refine, document, and optimize security processes and procedures, with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness. Project and Task Management: Manage complex projects and tasks using tools like Azure DevOps (ADO), ensuring timely and successful completion. Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for security projects, ensuring compliance with policies and alignment with organizational goals. Security Incident Management: Act as the primary responder for high-severity security incidents, conducting thorough investigations and implementing robust corrective measures. Vulnerability Management: Lead efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities in information systems, ensuring proactive security posture. Access Control Management: Oversee and manage the entire lifecycle of user access controls, ensuring robust authorization and authentication mechanisms are in place. System Security Engineering: Lead the design and implementation of secure systems and architectures, ensuring alignment with security best practices. Compliance Audits Preparation: Lead the preparation for and facilitation of external and internal compliance audits, ensuring readiness and adherence to standards. Policy Development: Develop, update and enforce comprehensive information security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organization and regulatory requirements. Training and Awareness: Design, develop, and conduct advanced security training and awareness programs for staff, fostering a culture of security within the organization. Threat Intelligence: Lead the monitoring, collection and comprehensive analysis of threat intelligence from multiple, diverse sources. Develop and update risk assessment frameworks to integrate advanced threat intelligence insights. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience, or Master's degree and 3 years' experience. Active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CISM, CCISO) Extensive experience and deep knowledge of DCSA and DAAPM. Advanced working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and substantial experience creating and overseeing RMF System Security Plans in eMASS. In-depth familiarity with NISPOM, NIST 800-53, and ICD 503. Advanced experience with security assessment tools such as SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, and ACAS/Nessus. Expert proficiency in Windows (10/11) and Windows Server (2018/2022) operating systems. Thorough understanding of Windows integration into Microsoft Active Directory, PKI, and Group Policies. Comprehensive knowledge of Host-Based Security Systems (HBSS). Extensive experience with DISA security policies, including STIGs and IAVA. Skills

Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and influence stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability to operate autonomously and lead complex security projects or functions. Strategic vision and capability to ensure a thorough and proactive security posture across the organization. Desired Experience

Advanced experience in implementing security controls for both Windows and Linux Operating Systems. Significant experience with the operation and maintenance of a government SIPRNet system. Proven ability to adopt a holistic approach to security, ensuring overall security posture and contributing to team success.