Information Systems Security Officer I

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $56,850.00/Yr. - USD $94,750.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is an advanced information technology engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients. SRC is searching for a well-rounded Information Systems Security Officer to test, analyze, evaluate, validate, and verify cybersecurity requirements for these systems to support the installation requirements for command and control facilities. Work supporting NORAD & NORTHCOM (N&NC) will be conducted at the government's facilities in Colorado Springs, CO.  Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Performing as a DoD Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
• Implementing Zero Trust best practices and methodologies
• Developing, updating, and/or reviewing ATO, IATT, ATC documentation to include, but not limited to, Security Plans, Implementation Plans, Test Plans, Test Results (ACAS, STIGs, etc.), POA&M, and Security Assessment Reports (SAR)
• Ensuring that security design & distribution actions are evaluated, validated, and implemented as required
• Ensuring that cybersecurity requirements are integrated into the architecture for that system and/or organization(s)
• Evaluating development efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are planned for and appropriately installed
• Identifying alternative information security strategies to address organizational security objectives of cyber taskings
• Assisting the J66 ISSM in preparing, distributing, and maintaining plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures concerning the security of network system(s) operations and cybersecurity practices
• Reviewing & recommending policy standards and implementation strategies to ensure procedures and guidelines comply with cybersecurity policies
• Developing, updating, and/or reviewing ATO, IATT, ATC documentation to include, but not limited to, Security Plans, Implementation Plans, Test Plans, Test Results (ACAS, STIGs, etc.), POA&M, and Security Assessment Reports (SAR)
• Assessing system compliance against NIST and DoD security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls, and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
• Coordinating with other system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories

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Requirements

• 3+ years combined cybersecurity experience holding one or more of the following roles: ISSO, Cybersecurity Analysts, and/or Systems/Network Administrator

• 2+ years of experience working Risk Management Framework (RMF)/Authorization To Operate (ATO) packages either in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service eMASS or XACTA

• 2+ years of experience working with Windows and/or Linux systems administration

• Active DoD 8140 Workforce Certification (formerly DoD 8570 Level II) (e.g. Security+ CE, CCNA, etc.)

Desired Skills

• Possess cloud certification (e.g. Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD), etc.)

• Possess network certification (e.g. Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA), etc.)

• Bachelors Degree (e.g. Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, or related IT fields)

• Experience working in DevSecOps (CI/CD) environments

• Knowledgeable with Supply Chain Cyber Risk Management (SCRM)

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and DoD requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation)

• Knowledge of IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption, Zero Trust)

• Experience with evaluating security vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, or implementing remediation activities according to RMF and Test and Evaluation guidance. With a large focus on RMF steps 1 through 4

• Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMEN