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Information Assurance and Cyber Lead (ISSO)
Agile DefenseUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Feb 2025
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Requisition #: 790Job Title: Information Assurance & Compliance Specialist IV | ExemptLocation: 875 N Randolph St.Arlington, Virginia22217Clearance Level: Active DoD - Top SecretRequired Certification(s): · DoD 8140.03 Compliant. CISSP is requested by the customer.· Position requires the candidate to maintain an active passport. If the candidate does not have an active passport, they must obtain one within the first 3 months.
SUMMARYAgile Defense LLC provides all IT support, software development, Network Engineering, and Service Desk support to the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). The mission of AFOSR is to identify opportunities for significant scientific advancements and breakthrough research around the world, and to bring together researchers and resources to advance revolutionary basic research for Air Force needs.The new hire will lead a team of two Cybersecurity Specialists. Their primary focus will be in three areas. Risk Management Framework controls compliance and verification, DISA STIG and IAVA remediation and reporting, and IT Security monitoring and configuration with tools such as HBSS, ACAS, and Splunk in a DoD environment (Air Force). The Lead ISSO will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the cybersecurity posture of AFOSR's IT systems in accordance with federal reulations, DoD policies and AF cybersecurity directives. This role will involve managing risk, ensuring compliance and providing technical oversight for cybersecurity operations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Ensure AFOSR is in full compliance with relevant Federal, DoD, USAF, Air Material Command (AFMC), Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and organizational regulations, instructions, and procedures.· · Maintain ATOs for AFOSR systems by developing and updating security authorization packages.· · Configure and use IT Security monitoring tools such as HBSS, ACAS, and Splunk to track and report on our IT security posture.· · Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, providing detailed reports and remediation recommendations to senior leadership.· · Provide support and response assistance to the Chief Information Technology Officer, (CITO), Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer (DCITO), Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Product Owner and the International Technology Specialist for data calls (i.e. SOCCERS and Taskers) issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) and United States Air Force (USAF).· · Work closely with the Network Engineering team to evaluate and perform hands-on mitigation of STIGs for network devices and servers.· · Compile network accreditation documentation for pertinent systems, including RMF Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) data elements, reports and artifacts in accordance with AFI 17-101, Risk Management Framework.· · Maintain a current Disaster Recovery Plan for all AFOSR-managed systems, data and processes in support of and aligned with AFOSR’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).· · Provide required content to the Program Manager and/or Project Manager for required deliverables. · · Extended hours should be rare; however, at times extended hours to support business or operations surges or workload may be needed.SUPERVISORY DUTIES· Supervise two Cyber security / Information Assurance team members.
QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications· DoD 8140.03 Compliant. CISSP is requested by the customer.· ·
SUMMARYAgile Defense LLC provides all IT support, software development, Network Engineering, and Service Desk support to the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). The mission of AFOSR is to identify opportunities for significant scientific advancements and breakthrough research around the world, and to bring together researchers and resources to advance revolutionary basic research for Air Force needs.The new hire will lead a team of two Cybersecurity Specialists. Their primary focus will be in three areas. Risk Management Framework controls compliance and verification, DISA STIG and IAVA remediation and reporting, and IT Security monitoring and configuration with tools such as HBSS, ACAS, and Splunk in a DoD environment (Air Force). The Lead ISSO will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the cybersecurity posture of AFOSR's IT systems in accordance with federal reulations, DoD policies and AF cybersecurity directives. This role will involve managing risk, ensuring compliance and providing technical oversight for cybersecurity operations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Ensure AFOSR is in full compliance with relevant Federal, DoD, USAF, Air Material Command (AFMC), Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and organizational regulations, instructions, and procedures.· · Maintain ATOs for AFOSR systems by developing and updating security authorization packages.· · Configure and use IT Security monitoring tools such as HBSS, ACAS, and Splunk to track and report on our IT security posture.· · Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, providing detailed reports and remediation recommendations to senior leadership.· · Provide support and response assistance to the Chief Information Technology Officer, (CITO), Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer (DCITO), Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Product Owner and the International Technology Specialist for data calls (i.e. SOCCERS and Taskers) issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) and United States Air Force (USAF).· · Work closely with the Network Engineering team to evaluate and perform hands-on mitigation of STIGs for network devices and servers.· · Compile network accreditation documentation for pertinent systems, including RMF Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) data elements, reports and artifacts in accordance with AFI 17-101, Risk Management Framework.· · Maintain a current Disaster Recovery Plan for all AFOSR-managed systems, data and processes in support of and aligned with AFOSR’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).· · Provide required content to the Program Manager and/or Project Manager for required deliverables. · · Extended hours should be rare; however, at times extended hours to support business or operations surges or workload may be needed.SUPERVISORY DUTIES· Supervise two Cyber security / Information Assurance team members.
QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications· DoD 8140.03 Compliant. CISSP is requested by the customer.· ·
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