Information System Security Officer (ISSO-Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-02-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

         

This position will support classified computing environments 100% onsite at our facilities in Windsor Locks. Connecticut. The ISSO is responsible for implementing and enforcing the cybersecurity compliance directives with hands-on execution and oversight. The position will create, sustain, and enforce standard operating procedures developed from government compliance documents/regulations (NISPOM, DFARS, DAAPM, JSIG, etc.), while still being able to interpret and troubleshoot requests and tasks of volatile complexity. This position utilizes a wide variety of cybersecurity technologies and tools and requires knowledge and experience with a comprehensive selection of Information Technology skill sets.

** This position is onsite in Windsor Locks, CT. **

What YOU will do:

• You will be responsible for designated information system compliance at system level; including but not limited to technical configuration analysis, change control facilitation, hardware/software management, audit and inspections, incident response and troubleshooting, etc. 

• You will be responsible for the System Security Plan maintenance and change control per procedure.  

• Monitor and oversee data backup, archival, and system recovery processes for functional testing and cybersecurity compliance

• Document and perform user account actions within Active Directory

• You will ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and provide security training and guidance. 

• You will collect, review, document, and archive security event logs, reports and files in accordance with the System Security Plan (SSP), reporting any anomalies. Monitor and analyze all available resources that track user activity, provide warnings of system vulnerabilities, and provide system performance information in accordance with cybersecurity plans and policies. 

• You will manage the tracking, accounting, safeguarding, and disposition of material assets associated with the secure systems. 

• You will possess and maintain technical competence and a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures. 

• You will understand implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. 

Qualifications you must have:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in cybersecurity and/or hands-on administration of Windows and/or Linux-based systems.

• Ability to possess and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level or higher as a condition of employment. The candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.

• DoD 8570-compliant industry certification at IAM Level I (Security+) or ability to obtain certification within 6 months.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Desired certifications: Security+, CASP+,CISM, Cisco (CCNA), CISSP. 

• Knowledge and/or experience with NIST SP 800-series RMF framework and guidelines. 

• Knowledge and/or experience with STIGs, SCAP, Splunk or other system hardening and compliance, vulnerability assessment, and/or SIEM tools. 

• Willingness to learn new technologies & take on new projects to grow experience. 

• Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced environment, able to adapt to changing business needs. 

• Highly self-directed and able to learn quickly with a strong ability to drive and deliver results. 

• Comfort working with minimal daily supervision and to balance numerous priorities. 

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayme