Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) I

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Security, Information Security, Information Systems, Information System Security, Security Information Management

Certifications:

CCISO: Certified Chief Information Security Officer - EC Council, CISM: Certified Information Security Manager - ISACA, CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional - (ISC)2, GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) - GIAC

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

The ISSO’s primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under their purview. Primary support will be working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting US Air Force efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

• Lead, cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with other Prime customer managers, data stewards, and senior leadership to foster productive and positive cyber security profile
• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon cloud integration of SAP network infrastructures
• Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of the Cyber Security Program
• Provide expert input to the formulation of cyber security policies based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process
• Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues
• Develop and implement a security assessment plan
• Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to customer
• Evaluate authorization documentation and provide bodies of evidence for RMF packages
• Maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program
• Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties
• Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation
• Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification and validation of completed features planned SCRUM activities
• Participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings
• Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications
• Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating and reporting security violations and incidents
• Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system
• Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed
• Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization
• Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries under your purview
• Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the authorization boundaries
• Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware and that they are properly documented
• Ensure all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
• Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle
• Establish and develop a self-inspection program within the organization
• Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology
• Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with ISSE
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Cyber Security and Information Technology team members