AMERICAN SYSTEMS is on the hunt for a highly experienced Information Systems Security Officer with demonstrated experience in risk management oversight & assessment to join our Cybersecurity team in Washington D.C.! 
 
As an Information Systems Security Officer, you will:

• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

 Duties and Responsibilities of an Information Systems Security Officer: 

• Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks.
• Develop specifications to ensure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts conform with security, resilience, and dependability requirements at software application, system, and network levels. 
• Verify application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.
• Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan. 
• Assess the effectiveness of security controls. 
• Develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts. 
• Draft statements of preliminary or residual security risks for system operation. 
• Monitor and evaluate a system's compliance with information technology (IT) security, resilience, and dependability requirements. 
• Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
• Maintain information systems assurance and accreditation materials. 

• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• IAM III level certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO)
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline
• 8-12 years of relevant experience
• Expert knowledge of:
  • Risk Management Framework requirements
  • Cybersecurity (CS) principles and organizational requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
  • Information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).
  • Network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles. 
  • Security Assessment and Authorization process
  • Cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools, including open-source tools, and their capabilities.
  • Penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques. 
  • Relevant laws, policies, procedures, or governance related to critical infrastructure.
• Skilled in:
  • Discerning protection needs (i.e., security controls) of information systems and networks.
  • Determining how a security system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect outcomes.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National 
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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