Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

We are actively hiring an exceptional cybersecurity professional interested in challenging work as an Information Systems Security Officer in the Orlando Florida area supporting the US Army. We seek a critical thinker who has a deep understanding of risk management and can apply his or her broad knowledge of systems engineering, cybersecurity engineering principles, networking, database, software, regulations, policy, and encryption to highly complex DoD training systems. The ISSO will work as a member of a top-notch team of engineers, working directly with government civilians, military leadership, and other contractors in a trusted role.

This position is not remote. Onsite Orlando, Florida

Salary range of $110,000 - $120,000 is based on experience and technical interview.

Note: 2-3 days onsite

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) audits, both on location and remotely.
• Apply functional knowledge of DoDI 8510.01, CNSSI 1253, DoD Instruction 8500.01, NIST 800-53 rev4, other NIST Publications, and associated controls.
• Utilize extensive background experience in the use of IA tools including Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, STIG Checker, Vulnerator, Electronic Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Perform all steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, from categorization, control selection, implementation and analysis, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Perform all aspects of systems development life cycle, including contract review and development, change request, technical refresh, as well as testing and validation.
• Communicate complex technical and programmatic information in the form of verbal and visual updates, technical reports, and briefings.
• Utilize knowledge of network devices and interconnections (i.e., routers, switches, IDS/IPS, firewalls, DNS).
• Employ technical experience in identifying and mitigating and/or remediating vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.
• Utilize knowledge of operating systems (Server, Windows, Linux, and VMware)
• Maintain and apply current knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, including an ability to describe highly publicized cyber intrusions.

Required Experience / Skills:

• Active Secret clearance will be required.
• 5 years experience
• RMF experience required.
• Experience in RMF tools such as eMASS or Xacta required.
• eMass with AWS experience with RMF
• DoD 8570 IAM level II certification (level III preferred).
  • A degree is not needed.
• AWS Cloud experience and familiar with cloud concepts.
  • Any cloud experience can be considered depending on their level of experience.

Preferred:

• Candidates would have taken a program through all cycles of the RMF process.
• Experience with National Security Systems (NSS).

Minimum Education Requirements:

• An Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering-focused discipline is highly preferred.

Certification Requirements:

• Willing to obtain Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) within first 90 days if not certified.

Security Clearance:

• Must possess an ACTIVE DoD Secret security clearance. All reported clearances will be validated prior to making an offer of employment.

Citizenship:

• US. Citizenship is required.

Benefits Overview: Full-time employees are offered comprehensive and competitive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, life insurance, military leave, training, tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan with company matches/immediate vesting, commuter benefits, and more.

EEO Policy: It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.