Information Systems Security Officer

501462 Information Systems Security Officer

• Serve as an Information Assurance (IT) support to the Organizational ISSM, in the management and administration of authorization and accreditation (A&A) package processing. This position requires an understanding of IA to tactical networks, systems, security practices, and the application of IA concepts to rapid hardware/software prototype development.
• Participate, as a team member, within the assessment of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the coordination, planning, analysis, development, implementation, and enhancement of information assurance programs, policies, procedures and tools.
• Serve as the front-line team member to the organization’s Authorizing Official team ensuring the dissemination and adherence to IA policies, procedures, guidance, and training requirements.
• Enforce IA standards and procedures for all phases of hardware and software lifecycle management process and assists in developing solutions to complex problems.
• Assist in the administrative management support of the STRIKE PMO by carrying out and responding in a timely manner to IT/IA tasks and requests; and manage internal office IT and IA work tasks.
• Develop and maintain relationships between Program/Project Management Offices, STRIKE program staff, and outside organizations to ensure proper communication, development and deployment of information assurance technologies, products, and systems.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials, supporting engineering and development meetings, coordinating security testing events, scheduling and supporting teleconferences and video teleconferences and other administrative support tasks as directed. 
• Coordinate regularly with staff performing similar functions at other related locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Required Skills 

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• DoDI 8570 IAM Level II certification (CASP, CAP, CISSP/Associates)

Required Experience 

• 5+ years of cumulative experience in DoD information technology and information assurance practices.
• 3+ year of cumulative experience in Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) package management.
• 1+ year of independent experience in all six steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.
• 1+ years of related experience in Army Information Assurance processes and procedures.
• 1+ years of experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) solutions.
• 1+ years of experience with using security vulnerability and scanning tools (Retina, ACAS, Nessus, etc).
• Familiarity with industry information assurance policies and procedures (NIST SP 800-171, 800-37, etc.)
• Experience working both independently and as a team to accomplish short notice, high priority tasks directed by senior leadership.
• Experience applying problem solving techniques to complex government problems related to adapting enterprise solutions to tactical systems and devices.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in an organizational Headquarters run by a General Officer/SES.
• Good understanding of the Army’s Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance (IA) processes, procedures, regulations and governance.
• Desire to learn application of IA concepts and practices to rapid development and prototyping projects.
• Experience applying and adapting traditional IA requirements to non-standard projects and solutions.
• DISA eMASS training experience.

Clearance Requirements: