Information Systems Security Officer 2

About us: Mission Driven, Employee Focused  At CTI, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.  If you’re a technical changemaker with a passion for Cyber Operations, Cloud and Data Analytics, or Engineering, we’re looking for you! Love what you do AND where you work - alongside a supportive, innovative team of like-minded individuals. After all, we know that your best work happens when you live your best life, and we do everything we can to make that possible. Are you ready for your best career move?
Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required for this position.
The day-to-day:
As an Information Systems Security Officer you will provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. You’ll provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. You will be responsible to maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.

Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI w/ poly
• Ten (10) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.
• Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program
• Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation
• Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes
• Prepare and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)

Preferred Qualifications (desired not required):

• AWS Cloud Security experience

The benefits package:
• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA• Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium• Vision with 80% employer paid premium• 100% employer paid Life insurance• 100% employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability • Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, and NetApp training and accreditation• Annual reimbursement for phone and internet services• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)
The environment and perks:
• Professional development investment and paid time off for training• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, California, Florida and Hawaii.• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship• Performance Recognition• Unlimited complimentary branded apparel
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