Information System Security Officer

Information System Security Officer

Job Category: Security

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:
 

In support of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and under direction from the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO), your primary focus will be to ensure the security of the department’s information systems by conducting risk assessments, implementing security controls, monitoring for threats, and maintaining compliance with relevant security regulations.


Responsibilities:

This position is considered a mission-critical role. As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supporting SpRCO, you will:

• Design and implement safety measures and controls. Monitor network activity to identify vulnerable points. Address privacy breaches and malware threats
• Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and Information Assurance documentation for multiple analytic and mission systems across all CLINs
• Analyze existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements. Interface with software developers and architects to understand security requirements, change request and certificate of field process. Develop action plans and reports in the event of a security violation.
• Plan risk management assessments utilizing DoD Enterprise Mission Assurance System (eMASS), XACTA, or other assessment management tools, as required
• Monitor the network and provide early warning of abnormalities or problems. Communicate the system status and keep users informed of downtime or changes to the system

• Support the Continuous Monitoring of operational systems by monitoring and auditing operational systems for proper use utilizing Event Viewer, Splunk, and/or alternative SIEM auditing tools per Authorizing Official risk acceptance
• Create and manage the plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and working with project managers and engineers to develop schedules and engineering actions that mitigate open findings
• Generate and maintain the complete security Body of Evidence (BoE) while balancing the A&A activities according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) for all multiple information systems

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a similar discipline.
• Minimum of seven years experience.
• DoD  TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience in information security, risk management, or network administration.
• Experience in developing information security policies, risk management, and compliance.
• Experience managing a team of information technology professionals.
• A strong ability to clearly and proactively communicate to necessary stakeholders.

Desired:

• Masters Degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a similar discipline.
• Prior experience working for SpRCO and/or the DoD.
• Knowledge and experience with the DoD strategic communications systems
• Experience establishing and adhering to risk management, incident response, remediation, and reporting plans

**This position is in support of future opportunities. As we get closer to filling this position, we will be contacting qualified candidates. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted directly by a recruiter.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust le