ISSO (Information System Security Officer) with COMSEC

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

ManTech is a leading provider of technology solutions and services to U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. With over 53 years of experience, we specialize in delivering comprehensive cyber, data collection and analytics, enterprise IT, systems engineering, and software application development solutions that support national and homeland security.

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.  At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team supporting a Fort Meade, MD customer.

As a ISSO you will provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support organization, system, or enclave IA programs

• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and methodologies.

• Establish and maintain operational security posture.

• Assist with information system security management and day-to-day security operations.

• Provide CM as needed for security software, hardware, and firmware. Manage system changes and assess security impacts.

• Prepare and review SSPs, Risk Assessment Reports, C&A packages, and SRTMs.

• Support security authorization activities in compliance with Government standards and the RMF

Basic Qualifications/Capabilities:

• Five (5) years’ experience as an ISSO, assisting with ISSO work or similar IT field roles on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university can be substituted for 3 years of experience.

• Experience with COMSEC

• Experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:

• knowledge of current security tools,

• Hardware/software security implementation;

• Communication protocols

• Encryption techniques/tools.

• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level 2 or higher.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Splunk (search and reporting) 

• Knowing how to build Splunk dashboards is a plus

• Experience with AWS Docker services and Kubernetes

Security Clearance Requirements:

• ·      Active TS/SCI Poly

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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