Information Systems Security Officer, Staff

Overview: Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and programmatic Information Assurance Services to internal and external customers in support of network and information security systems.
• Design, develop and implement security requirements within an organization’s business processes.
• Prepare documentation from information obtained from customer using accepted guidelines such as DITSCAP (DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process).
• Prepare Security Test and Evaluation plans.
• Provide certification and accreditation support in the development of security and contingency plans and conducts complex risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Analyze policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps.
• Develop and completes system security plans and contingency plans.
• Recommend system enhancements to improve security deficiencies.
• Develop, test and integrate computer and network security tools.
• Secure system configurations and installs security tools, scan systems to determine compliancy and report results and evaluate products and various aspects of system administration.
• Conducs security program audits and develop solutions to lessen identified risks.
• Develop strategies to comply with privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements.
• Provide information assurance support for the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements.
• Evaluate, develop and enhance security requirements, policy and tools.
• Aid in computer incident investigations.
• Perform vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance and be SAP eligible, JSIG Experience
• Associates Degree and 4 – 6 years of relevant experience.
• 3 - 5 years of experience – Prior in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
• DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security , Security Plus CE)
• Practical experience using DoD security tools (ACAS, HBSS, SIEM), conducting vulnerability assessments, audits, incident response, and compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and other regulations.
• Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Experience solving technical problems quickly and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes
• Experience with NIST SP 800 series and DoDI/D 8500 series

Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $67,800.00/Yr. - USD $113,200.00/Yr. 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. EEO Statement: EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status