Information Systems Security Officer II (TS/SCI w/ Polygraph)

Information Systems Security Officer II (TS/SCI w/ Polygraph)

Columbia, MD (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Columbia+MD+USA+21046)

Description

COMSO, Inc. is a powerhouse when it comes to empowering federal government stakeholders to fulfill their mission with confidence and efficiency. Our staff brings knowledgeable IT systems expertise, software development proficiency, innovative learning solutions for workforce development, and exceptional operations and production support. We were founded in 1988, and remain a recognized woman owned small business, operating in several states including Maryland, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, and Alaska. We are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for six years running by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.

Currently, we are seeking anInformation Systems Security Officer IIto join our Team!

Primary Responsibilities:

Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed

Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation

Performs vulnerability/assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.

Provides configuration management (CM) for information security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.

Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)

Education & Experience:

Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: (1) Knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, and communication protocols (2) Encryption techniques/tools.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) level 1

Experience in Nessus Scanning

Experience in NMAP

Experience in Splunk (Security Essentials)

Clearance Requirements

TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH REQUIRED BEFORE CONSIDERATION

Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (vested immediately), FSA, LTD/ STD, Paternal Leave, PTO, Federal Holidays to include Birthday, a 2-week Sabbatical, and Emergency Facility Closure Days.

COMSO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.