Information Systems Security Officer

Information Systems Security Officer

Full Time APG, MD

TS/SCI clearance

Referral Bonus: $1,000

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) who will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the ISSO roles and responsibilities as laid out in agency directives, instructions, and memos. ISSO will provide support to PL SSW for all matters related to cybersecurity across the product office's portfolio of systems and capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks delegated by the ISSM in support of various information assurance /cybersecurity programs such as security authorization activities in compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies and procedures including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, A&A packages, and Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM).
• Maintains operational security posture to ensure information systems (IS), security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support Assessment & Authorization (A&A).
• Review and analyze system audit logs to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.
• Conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems.
• Ensure that cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce identified risk to acceptable security levels.
• Apply a full range of Cybersecurity policies, principles, and techniques to maintain the security integrity of information systems processing classified information.
• Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk.
• Work with government customers to support computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance.
• Input and maintain system documentation into government record-keeping systems like Xacta and eMASS.
• Provide Configuration Management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
• Perform risk analysis whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
• Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation.

Must Have Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as an IA/Security Specialist and OMB Information Security directives/policy compliance
• At least 5 years of direct experience and in-depth working knowledge of FISMA and NIST Information Security Guides.
• Experience performing vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support Assessment & Authorization (A&A).
• Understanding and hands on experience in RMF processes and activities to obtain and maintain system ATO.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with effective policy, instruction, and development for Federal or DoD Information Security Programs.
• Experience with performing Security Control Assessment in compliance with NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, and other NIST 800 guides.
• Experience with risk analysis and assessment determinations.
• Experience with eMASS.
• Experience with Xacta.
• Current CI polygraph.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Must hold active Security+, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent certifications (DoD 8570 IAM 2 equivalent)
• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering; Computer Science or related field. Four (4) additional years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education level. A MS degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A PhD in a related field may be substituted for an additional two (2) years of experience.

About Semper Valens Solutions:

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community.

At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes.

We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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