Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Amentum is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for the SAF/FM program at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Your positive attitude and strong communication skills will be essential as you lead and manage the SAF/FM systems Assess and Authorize (A&A) process utilizing Risk Management Framework. Utilizing your judgement and originality, you’ll interpret data, plan the work, and refine the methods and techniques being used. You’ll frequently interpret regulation on your own initiative, apply new methods to resolve complex issues, and resolve most conflicts. Your role will act as a liaison between the Amentum team, the Government, audit, and SAF/FMF ISSMs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a Security Assessment Plan (SAP) for each release

• Initiate protective or corrective measures when an IA incident or vulnerability is discovered

• Ensure that IA and IA-enabled software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate security configuration guidelines

• Provide support ensuring the records are up to date, including updating the DoD Artifacts (DoD Architecture Framework Documentation)

• Ensure that DoD information system recovery processes are monitored, and that IA features and procedures are properly restored

• Ensure that all DoD information system IA-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals

• Implementation and guidance on all DoD information system IA policies and procedures, defined in NIST 800-53 and DoD 8510.01

• Record Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) entries into eMASS

• Assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in meeting the duties and responsibilities outlined below:

  • Develop and maintain an organization or DoD information system-level IA program that identifies IA architecture, IA requirements, IA objectives and policies; IA personnel; and IA processes and procedures.

  • Ensure that information ownership responsibilities are established for each DoD information system, to include accountability, access approvals, and special handling requirements.

  • Maintain a repository for all IA certification and accreditation documentation and modifications.

  • Ensure that compliance monitoring occurs and review the results of such monitoring.

  • Ensure that IA inspections, tests, and reviews are coordinated.

  • Ensure that incidents are properly reported to the AO/AODR and the DoD reporting chain, as required, and that responses to IA-related alerts are coordinated Provide support with Financial Information Audit Readiness (FIAR) requirements.

  • Assist in the Continuous Monitoring Strategy of the IT system.

  • Assist Information System Security Manager with Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) inspections and document requests.

  • Adhere to all current IA and Cybersecurity regulations in the event that the aforementioned documentation is superseded or replaced.

  • Support the maintenance and sustainment of the Information Assurance.

  • Adhere to all relevant and current DoD, AF, and NIST regulations in the event that the aforementioned documentation is superseded or replaced.

  • Review security control assessment procedures including the review and updating of STIG results.

• This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.

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Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline

• At least 2 years of related Information Assurance experience

• Knowledge of RMF process

• Working knowledge of eMASS and EITDR

• Current DoD 8570 IAM Level 2 certification (CAP, GSLC, CISM, CASP, or CISSP), or the certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire

• Must live within one (1) hour of Wright Patterson Air Force Base

• Must be able and willing to travel up to 10%

• Must be able and willing to physically exert up to 10 lbs. of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.