Description:

• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization.
• Provide Configuration Management (CM) for information systems security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Prepare and review documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation.
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Assist with Configuration Management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc., to include system upgrades.
• Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
• Ensure compliance with system security policy.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program.
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave.
• Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation.
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System (IS).
• Obtain system authorization for ISs under their purview.
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
• Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies.
• Manage and control changes to the system, assessing the security impact of those changes.
• Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs.
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of combined work-related experience in IT, cybersecurity, or security authorization.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Knowledge of current security tools.
  • Hardware/software security implementation.
  • Communication protocols.
  • Encryption tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, PKI, and authorization services.
• Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or IT Engineering.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted.

Clearance:

• TS/SCI with FS Poly

Work Environment:

• Operates in a professional office environment.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• Largely sedentary role with mostly sitting; however, some filing may be required.
• Ability to move files or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets, bend or stand as necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Mental Demands:

• Reading, effective verbal and written communication, maintaining emotional control and professionalism.