ISSO (Information System Security Officer)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Security Controls, Security Policies, Security Standards, System Audits, Vulnerability Assessments

Certifications:

None

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO). This position will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system.

How an ISSO Will Make an Impact:

• Support the ISSM to define, create, and maintain the documentation for certification and authorization of the Air Defense Communication Service (ADCS) system in accordance with requirements.
• Assess the impacts on system modifications and technological advances. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Monitor security logs and alerts for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure security requirements are integrated into all phases of the system development lifecycle.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Participate in security audits and assessments conducted by internal and external parties.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Manage and maintain security documentation, including incident reports, risk assessments, and security policies.
• Stay abreast of current industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to information security.
• Additionally, ISSOs assess and review systems in order to identify potential security weaknesses, recommend improvements to amend vulnerabilities, implement changes and document upgrades.

What you Will Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in information security or 3+ years with BA/BS.
• Security Clearance Level: Secret
• US Citizenship Required
• Possess and maintain a minimum of IAM level III certification IAW the DoD directive 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management such as CISSP, CISM, or GSLC/GIAC.
• Strong understanding of information security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability scanners.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Security Clearance Level: Secret
• Location: On Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with implementing and managing security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-virus software, and data loss prevention solutions.
• Experience and training with Microsoft Server 2016/ 2019 or newer to include Active Directory, Radius, Cisco Identity service engine, DNS and Group Policy
• Experience and training with virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
• Familiar with maintaining and operating SQL server, tenable security center (ACAS) Scans, and Microsoft endpoint security,
• Experienced in applying patches/updates and STIGs
• Familiar with eMASS
  • How to upload STIG and ACAS scans.
  • How to manage Plan of Action and Milestones
• Experience with Cyber Security Service Provider implementation
• Experience with DoD Cyber Protection Team
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