Information Systems Security Officer - ONSITE - Government and Public Sector

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From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans, and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.  

 

Our GPS Technology Organization is a structure within the US GPS practice that implements and maintains a new operate and technology model designed specifically to support U.S. defense and Government engagements. 

  

The opportunity  

 

The work office will be in Crystal City, VA.  

 

As an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), you will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate security posture is maintained for one or more GPS information systems in a classified environment. The ISSO serves as the principal advisor on all matters related to information security of their information systems. This includes planning the appropriate security throughout the lifecycle of the system and ensuring continuous monitoring. 

 

Specifically, GPS supports NIST SP 800-37 while using appropriate controls and maturity processes from NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and the Dept. of Defense’s (DoD’s) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This includes risk management processes and reporting at the system, customer, and program level. GPS systems must also comply with EY’s security policies and standards. 

 

Your key responsibilities  

 

• Evaluate technical and non-technical security controls to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Own the planning, monitoring, testing, and updating of system security plans for assigned information systems using guidance from NIST SP 800-53, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Defense Counterintelligence and  Security Agency Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), and the Department of Defense Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide.
• Take ownership of issues discovered during security control and risk assessments by creating and managing plans of action and milestones (POA&M).  
• In collaboration with the Facility Security Officer (FSO), implement and continuously monitor DoD procedures for classified document control, visitor control, personnel security, and physical security.
• Direct security measures necessary for implementing applicable security requirements of the NISPOM related Federal requirements.
• Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes.
• Advise and inform the appropriate System Owner, Authorizing Official, and GPS management regarding issues or concerns regarding GPS information systems. 
• Investigate and document risks associated with information systems for management review and acceptance. 
• Support Authorizing Officials with their risk-based decision process by preparing appropriate system and risk documentation. 
• Participate in the management of information security risks at the system and program levels. 

 

Skills and attributes for success 

 

• Application security and cloud security experience.
• Ability to learn, understand, and demonstrate Agile methodology.
• Ability to speak to a client as well as an assessor about security control implementation.
• Able to be flexible with timelines and priorities
• Ability to give guidance to newer security staff
• Ability to organize, structure and prioritize information from various sources 
• Ability to appropriately balance needs of GPS Information Security with business and technological risks and business impact 
• Ability to think creatively whi