Lead Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
CACI International IncAbout the role
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Lead Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) – Alternate ISSM/Cybersecurity Lead for Langley AFB in Hampton, VA, to support the cybersecurity mission of Distributed Ground System-Experimental (DGS-X) information systems (IS) and networks, most notably the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) legacy and Open Architecture (OA) enterprise.
If you are looking for your next career challenge supporting a unique mission, we would like to speak with you. In this role, you will be the Cybersecurity subject matter expert supporting both in-house and external customer efforts. As a valued member of the team, you will work with multiple entities to ensure that various cybersecurity requirements are implemented appropriately.
Responsibilities:
Provide inputs to ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of according to security policies and procedures as outlined in the security plan.
Coordinate Assess and Authorize (A&A), Configuration Management (CM), and Release Management requirements for the client's systems by DoD Instructions.
Ensure application, system, environment, or organizational changes do not compromise the security posture of the system security compliance and assessment.
Monitor and validate vulnerability postures in Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), and ensure all systems comply with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) and with HBSS requirements.
Verify the implementation of delegated aspects of the system security program locally as well as across customer-related systems.
Preparation and submission of Authority to Operate documentation to eMASS and XACTA.
Ensure audit records are collected and analyzed per the security plan.
Report all security-related incidents to the Facility Security Officer and assist with formal reporting to impacted customers with MAJCOM oversight.
Formally notify the customer(s) of any changes to a system that could affect authorization to operate.
Ensure user activity monitoring data is analyzed, stored, and protected following AFIC policies and procedures.
Assist the primary ISSM in the execution of the continuous monitoring strategy.
Development and oversight of the ISSO training program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Identify system security requirements following AFIC and NISPOM policy.
Validate configuration of cybersecurity tools to ensure auditing and vulnerability management controls are met.
Shift work may be required to support mission operations.
Qualifications:
Required:
An Active DOD TS/SCI Clearance.
B.S. Degree in Information Technology/Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 8 years of related experience, or 10-12 years of related experience without a Bachelor’s Degree.
Must hold at least one active Department of Defense 8570.01-M IAT/IAM Level II certification.
Experience in initial risk assessment activities and ability to assist Authorizing Official (AO) risk determination with risk acceptance.
Advanced knowledge of information technology and networking, including a working knowledge in one of the following: IP Networking, cybersecurity, or software development.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and WSUS/SCCP.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux software applications and other applications as required.
Experience as an ISSO/ISSM managing systems approved to process classified information, including working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD 503, etc.), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) as prescribed in NIST SP 800-53, SP 800-53A, and SP 800-137.
Knowledge of Air Force cybersecurity policies.
Experience submitting ATO documentation in eMASS and Xacta.
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
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