Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Overview

Location: Suitland, MD

Security Clearance Required: TS-SCICertification: Must have CompTIA Security+ CE or similar for IAT Level II DoD 8570 certification (within 6 months from hire date) teKnoluxion provides the Defense and Intelligence Communities technical experts in the fields of Software & Systems Engineering, Enterprise Operations, and Cloud Services Management & Consulting.  Our goal is not to simply support efforts, but to ignite a technology revolution, bridging the growing technology gap between the Government and commercial space. Are you ready to test your abilities as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in a sophisticated enterprise exploitation environment?  Join a dedicated team supporting the NGA.ResponsibilitiesWhat you get to do every day:

• Develop and coordinate all authorization documentation associated including the Systems Categorization, Systems Security Plan, and Systems risk assessment

• Support the control assessment, reporting and monitoring processes using the Cyber Security and Assessment Management (CSAM) system
• Assist the component with staying on track with Core Controls and A-123 control assessment schedules
• Work with components to ensure each Risk Based Decisions (RBD's) has a current Waivers.
• Coordinate with CSS Customer Liaison support, including status of the process and POA&Ms.
• Support and document security controls tests, assist in remediation and ensure that POA&Ms are being appropriately managed.
• Develop or update the Business Continuity and Contingency Plan for the component.
• Assist the components with decisions that affect security of their systems and networks.
• Facilitate preparations for the tri-annual Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) component's Information System.
• Conduct assessments of information systems security requirements, evaluate current security posture and recommend priorities for remediation.
• Review information system infrastructure and application architecture to assess security requirements
• Review existing SA&A documentation, Security Assessment Report and security infrastructure (i.e. IDS, firewalls, vulnerability scan tools, etc.)
• Assess NIST 800-53, Rev 4. Control and document results
• Evaluate and strengthen standard SA&A Documentation
• Perform and document risk assessments, analyzing security vulnerabilities, and the metrics to measure the risks associated with those vulnerabilities;
• Based on the risk profile of the analyzed systems, development and documentation of a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for mitigating those risks;
• Design and development of comprehensive Systems Security Plan, covering at a high level the infrastructure, policies and procedures which define the systems security profile for the analyzed systems;
• Development of Systems Security Users Guides specific to selected networks, desktop computers, servers and data base systems; Design, development, and validation of System Test and Evaluation (ST&E) reviews for new and/or legacy systems.
• Review and conduct NIST-based Self Assessments, identifying any weaknesses which need to be addressed, and developing a POA&M for each of those weaknesses based on industry best practices.
• Design and development of Initial Privacy Assessment (IPA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for each major Federal Government IT Systems Developing and conducting System Test and Evaluations (ST&Es) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&Vs) of the security profiles of Federal Government IT Systems
• Conduct OMB A-123 security assessments of Federal Government IT Systems.

QualificationsWhat skills do you need?

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, and work experience
• TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly
• 8570 Complaint required, at a min IAT II within 6 months from hire date
• 5+ years' experience performing systems security assessments, preparing system security documentation, and/or performing security upgrades for live networks, desktop systems, servers, and enterprise data bases leading to successful certification and accreditation or security authorization of such systems
• 5+ years' experience assessing and enhancing IT systems security policies and procedures in response to the regulatory requirements associated with Federal and International standards
• 5+ years IT Security experience with extensive knowledge in security regulations and security assessments having developed numerous security C&A (or SA&A) and ATO on a range of systems including classified systems
• Strong working knowledge with NIST Special Publications and the NIST SP 800-37 SA using CSAM system
•  Current certification in one or more of the following IT Security disciplines:o ISACA - Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)o ISACA - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)o ISACA - Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)o ISACA - Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT(CGEIT)o (ISC)2 - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)o (ISC)2 - Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)

What is ideal?

• Intelligence Community Experience preferred

What you can expect from us

• Recognizing great achievements do not go unnoticed by teKnoluxion through service anniversaries, spot awards, and employee referral bonuses
• You'll join a growing organization of passionate, top-shelf, IT engineering professionals with extensive experience in actively developing the technology revolution in the Intelligence community
• Highly competitive benefits package that reflects our objective of employing top industry performers

teKnoluxion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with the Executive Order 14042 and guidance issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, all current and future team members at teKnoluxion must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (2 weeks past final dose) unless entitled to a legal accommodation.Employment Type: FULL_TIME