Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Senior

Description

What You'll Do:

As the Sr. ISSO, you will provide mission-critical support by:

• Proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information system security policies, standards and methodologies
• Performing vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated Benchmarks
• Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides
• Performing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems
• Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL)
• Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreements (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations

This is a 100% on-site position - not eligible for telework.

Requirements

Who You Are:

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related technical degree from an ABET-accredited institution. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, qualified candidates should have an additional, relative experience as an ISSO.
• 10 years of Information Systems experience with five (5) years of Information Assurance/Cybersecurity (IA/CS) experience
• 5 years of experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) DODI 8510.01

Qualified candidates should also have a high level of experience and proficiency in the following areas:

• Security controls and implementation delineated in the Committee of National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, and the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Performing vulnerability assessments using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated Benchmarks.
• Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides.
• Performing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis, and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
• Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL).
• Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, DoDD 5205.07, and DOD 5205.07-M Volumes 1-4.
• Knowledge of Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide processes.
• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
• You have professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Your organizational skills are impressive, allowing you to effectively manage competing priorities

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Information:

The estimated salary range for this position will be $155k - $165k annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. This range is given as an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned
• Thriving employee culture
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401K match
• Tuition reimbursement

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.