Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Senior

About us: Mission Driven, Employee Focused  At CTI, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.  If you’re a technical changemaker with a passion for Cyber Operations, Cloud and Data Analytics, or Engineering, we’re looking for you! Love what you do AND where you work - alongside a supportive, innovative team of like-minded individuals. After all, we know that your best work happens when you live your best life, and we do everything we can to make that possible. Are you ready for your best career move? Intel Agency polygraph is strongly preferred.
Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship and a TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.
Description:CTI is seeking an experienced TS/SCI polygraph cleared Senior ISSO to support an important, fast-paced, mission critical program. You’ll collaborate with other security professionals in developing and implementing strategies to detect and mitigate threats to information systems, protect critical data sets, and provide assessments of system and network vulnerabilities. You’ll analyze threats and develop and implement best practices methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation.
The day-to-day:·         Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.·         Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing multiple types of information.·         Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.·         Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades.·         Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.·         Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program.·         Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave.·         Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.·         Develop and update the system security plans and other IA documentation.·         Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.·         Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.·         Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System (IS). The qualifications (required):·         Must be a US Citizen·         Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph·         Twelve (12) years of relevant experience.·         Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with at least one of the following (preferably more): current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.·         Experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.·         Experience preparing and maintaining SSPs or security related documentation.·         Experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program.·         Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems.·         Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices.·         Must be a solutions-oriented team player and must possess a high level of self-initiative.·         Must have excellent interpersonal skills. The nice-to-haves (desired, not required):·         Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.​·         Experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on a software development and integration program.·         DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher.·         Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.The benefits package:
• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA• Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium• Vision with 80% employer paid premium• Employer paid Life insurance 100%• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100% • Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, and NetApp training and accreditation• Annual reim