Athenix Solutions Group, LLC
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Athenix Solutions Group, LLC - Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States, 20701
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Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Annapolis Junction, MD (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Annapolis+Junction+MD+USA) -ACS
Description
Athenix Solutions Group is looking for multiple Information Systems Security Officers for a large program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The ISSO will be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the information system owner. They will also serve as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an information system. The ISSO has the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This responsibility may also include, but is not limited to, physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. They could be called upon to assist in the development of the security policies and procedures and to ensure compliance. In close coordination with the information system owner, the ISSO will play an active role in the monitoring of a system and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the security plan, managing and controlling changes to the system, and assessing the security impact of those changes.
Responsibilities:
Understand and apply knowledge of National level Security Policies to include: Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 Series
Understand and apply knowledge of Roles and responsibilities of the Information Technology (IT) Security Manager/Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture
Prepare and maintain Certification and Authorization (C&A) documentation
Maintain the operational security posture for an information system
Interact with Customers, Information Technology (IT) Staff, Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information Owner, Information System Owner, and Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) in written and verbal communications
Perform assigned tasks in a timely manner within an unsupervised environment
Understand and apply knowledge of National level Security Policies to include: Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) 1253
Support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Information Assurance (IA) posture
Effectively use of COTs/GOTs Enterprise Security tools in support of continuous monitoring
Interact with additional resources including Security Control Assessor (SCA) and Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) in written and verbal communications
Enforce the Information Security Policies, Standards, and methodologies which includes the following NIST control families: Access Control, Audit and Accountability, Configuration Management and Incident Response
Participate in Configuration Management process (software, hardware and firmware)
Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of these changes
Evaluate technical solutions to ensure compliance with security requirements and controls
Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies
Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes
Obtain C&A for IS's under their purview
Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program
Requirements
All openings require a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance to start.
The Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall possess the following capabilities:
High School Diploma with 4 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
OR
Associates Degree in Information Technology Discipline with 2 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I
The Level 2 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall possess the following capabilities:
High School Diploma with 10 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
OR
Associates Degree in Information Technology Discipline with 4 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
OR
Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology Discipline with 2 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I
The Level 3 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall possess the following capabilities:
High School Diploma with 15 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
OR
Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology Discipline with 4 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
OR
Masters Degree in Information Technology Discipline with 2 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I
Salary Description
130000-206000
Annapolis Junction, MD (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Annapolis+Junction+MD+USA) -ACS
Description
Athenix Solutions Group is looking for multiple Information Systems Security Officers for a large program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The ISSO will be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the information system owner. They will also serve as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an information system. The ISSO has the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This responsibility may also include, but is not limited to, physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. They could be called upon to assist in the development of the security policies and procedures and to ensure compliance. In close coordination with the information system owner, the ISSO will play an active role in the monitoring of a system and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the security plan, managing and controlling changes to the system, and assessing the security impact of those changes.
Responsibilities:
Understand and apply knowledge of National level Security Policies to include: Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 Series
Understand and apply knowledge of Roles and responsibilities of the Information Technology (IT) Security Manager/Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture
Prepare and maintain Certification and Authorization (C&A) documentation
Maintain the operational security posture for an information system
Interact with Customers, Information Technology (IT) Staff, Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information Owner, Information System Owner, and Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) in written and verbal communications
Perform assigned tasks in a timely manner within an unsupervised environment
Understand and apply knowledge of National level Security Policies to include: Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) 1253
Support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Information Assurance (IA) posture
Effectively use of COTs/GOTs Enterprise Security tools in support of continuous monitoring
Interact with additional resources including Security Control Assessor (SCA) and Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) in written and verbal communications
Enforce the Information Security Policies, Standards, and methodologies which includes the following NIST control families: Access Control, Audit and Accountability, Configuration Management and Incident Response
Participate in Configuration Management process (software, hardware and firmware)
Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of these changes
Evaluate technical solutions to ensure compliance with security requirements and controls
Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies
Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes
Obtain C&A for IS's under their purview
Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program
Requirements
All openings require a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance to start.
The Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall possess the following capabilities:
High School Diploma with 4 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
OR
Associates Degree in Information Technology Discipline with 2 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I
The Level 2 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall possess the following capabilities:
High School Diploma with 10 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
OR
Associates Degree in Information Technology Discipline with 4 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
OR
Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology Discipline with 2 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I
The Level 3 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall possess the following capabilities:
High School Diploma with 15 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
OR
Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology Discipline with 4 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
OR
Masters Degree in Information Technology Discipline with 2 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration
Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I
Salary Description
130000-206000