Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)Riverdale, MD 20737
Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI CI PolyLocation: On-Site from Herndon, Wash DC, or Riverdale, MD
Position Description:
E-volve Technology Systems is hiring an ISSO to work in support of an Intel Community (IC) customer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support ISSO responsibilities for new and existing systems including:
- Perform tasks delegated by the ISSM in support of various information assurance 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).
- Maintain operational security posture to ensure information systems (IS), security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
- Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support Assessment & Authorization (A&A).
- Reviews and analyzes system audit logs to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.
- Conduct 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 Xacta.
- Provide Configuration Management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
- Perform risk analysis whenever an application or system undergoes a major chang.
- Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation.
Education and qualifications:
- U.S. citizenship
- Current TS/SCI security clearance
- Current CI polygraph or ability to obtain CI polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree in a field of study applicable to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience. Additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Minimum 8 years experience as an IA/Security Specialist and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Information Security directives/policy compliance
- 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 guide series
- Experience with risk analysis and assessment determinations incorporating system/mission owner, and unique operational constraints
- Must hold active Security+, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent certifications (DoD 8570 IAM 2 equivalent)
- Experience with XACTA
- Demonstrate advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience and in-depth working knowledge of FISMA and NIST Information Security Guides
- Understanding of FISMA, NIST, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Federal Information System requirements
- CSAM tool experience is preferred
- Understanding of FISCAM compliance
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
E-volve Technology Systems, Inc. provides Mission Operations, Information Technology Management, and Intelligence Analysis support services to advance National Security and other Federal Government programs within the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence, and Civilian government agencies. For more information please visit us at www.e-volvetechsystems.com.E-volve Technology Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We comply with Form I-9 identity and legal work authorization requirements for Employment Eligibility Verification in accordance the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).
E-volve Technology Systems, Inc. offers fair and competitive compensation and benefits to all eligible employees. Salaries are dependent upon a wide range of factors including position requirements, customer/program needs, individual qualifications, education, experience, certification and/or training, location, and other job-related factors.Please email any questions to: recruiting@e-volvetechsystems.com
