Senior ISSO

• Active Secret clearance
• Must be eligible for Top-Secret clearance
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (documented formal training) in Computer Science, Information Systems Analysis, Science/Technology, Information Management, Information Technology, Computer Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience performing any combination of Information SPAA, cybersecurity, system administration, or engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience as ISSO, security analyst, or security engineer
• Minimum 10 years of experience with program security responsibilities to include, but not limited to the NIST RMF, audit log reviews, system monitoring, SPAA processes, FISMA requirements, vulnerability & compliance scanning, continuous monitoring activities, security testing and evaluation, and security policies
• Minimum 10 years of experience in one or more vertical disciplines such as law enforcement, anti- terrorism, biological science, banking, transportation, or other such disciplines as required to define/establish the functional or business direction of an enterprise, agency, or inter-agency requirement

Job Duties:

• Evaluation of the assigned information systems’ security control compliance with the federal requirements and the client’s monitoring strategy
• Management of emerging and defined risks associated with the administration and use of assigned information systems
• Coordination with the client’s Cybersecurity Unit to achieve and maintain the information systems’ compliance and authorization to operate (ATO)
• Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with policies outlined in the approved security authorization package
• Performing annual assessments to ensure compliance with the client’s policies and standards
• Serve as a member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB) to ensure configuration management for Cybersecurity-relevant software, hardware, and firmware is maintained and documented
• Ensuring information system security requirement are addressed during all phases of information systems lifecycle
• Establishing audit trails, ensuring their review, and making them available while retaining audit logs in accordance with DOJ and component policies
• Generate and interpret documentation needed to address the items detailed within the CSAM
• Work within a team environment to provide technically sound guidance in order to adhere to the cybersecurity industry best practices and the client’s monitoring strategy
• Analyze collected information to identify vulnerabilities and potential for exploitation and effectively present the results and guidance derived from scans to system owners or other leadership, as required
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing to track and detail the demands, efforts, and shortcomings in meeting the goals of the client’s information system monitoring strategy
• Support the integration/testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security
• Develops, updates, and maintains internal Standard Operating Procedures for all internal assigned functions
• Aligns business processes and information technology strategy with the conditions and circumstances of the functional environment and establishes effective performance measures
• Contributes to the definition and implementation of planning processes and/or systems at the enterprise level including both strategic and operational activities
• Provides system operation support, administers hardware and software inventory

• A+, Network+, Security+, SSCP, and/or CCNA certifications
• 2 years of experience supporting validated desktop, server, network, systems administration, troubleshooting, implementation security requirements in Microsoft Windows 10, OS imaging, installation, configuring, and support & troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Splunk, Tenable.sc, and/or other system monitoring tools
• General knowledge of networking technologies such as TCP/IP ports, protocols, and services, switching, and routing
• Familiarity with security hardening guides & tools (DISA STIGs/SCAP)
• Willingness to learn innovative technologies & take on new projects to grow experience
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure in a high energy, fast paced environment
• Adaptability to changing business needs
• Comfort working with minimal daily supervision
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Any combination of certifications such as: CISM, CISA, CSSP, Microsoft’s MCSE, or Cisco’s CCNA,CCDA, or CCNP
• Cloud experience dealing with Cloud Architectures/Platforms and applications
• Certs such as:
  
  • AWS Solutions Architect - (Associate/Professional)