Information System Security Officer

Overview

Job Title: Information System Security Officer

Location: White Sands Missile Range, NM

Job Family Code: P – IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems

Function/Branch: NRFT

Directorate: Safety & Mission Assurance

Position Type: Replacement

Pay Type: Exempt

Sponsorship: Position Not Sponsored

Grade: L07 (PA0740)

Salary Range: $78,000 - $107,000 / year

Overview

Open to External candidates. Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Information System Security Officer, supporting TOS II, at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Information System Security Officer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for [e.g. operating and maintaining or supporting] the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Job Summary

The ISSO position is a Department of Defense (DoD) requirement responsible for the cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management of classified information systems in support of AEDC operations.

Job Duties:

• The ISSO assists the Information System Security Manager ISSM in developing a cyber security program
  with coworkers and users of information systems
• Ensure compliance with government and company security policies
• Conducts routine audits of approved computer systems
• Develop, implement, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs) to acquire and maintain system accreditations and approvals
• Perform comprehensive risk assessment reviews and develop Plans of Action & Milestones (POAMs) to correct deficiencies and mitigate identified risks.
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities, including Nessus vulnerability scans, DISA STIG scans using the SCAP tool, and group policy analysis to ensure system integrity
• Perform routine updates on computer systems to include software updates, AV updates, and system hardening
• Assist ISSM in developing and implementing training to the system users
• Attend workshops, conferences and train to maintain proficiency
• Observes company Quality, Safety, Environmental, Security and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Duties are normally performed in an office environment, but do periodically require outside work in various weather conditions
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Performs other related duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in information assurance, Computer Information Security or related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years of information assurance, IT, or security experience.
• In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of formal/technical/military training and a minimum of 6 years directly related experience.
• Must be able to obtain DOD 8140/8570 IAM Level I baseline certification (Security ) within 6 months.
• Current United States Citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance and meet requirements for access to the AEDC local area network.
• All selected candidates must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation and drug test as a condition of placement into this position. Supports E-OMS operational objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Operational Security (OPSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC).
• Experience with NESSUS and SCAP software.
• Prior System Administration experience on Windows
• Knowledge of the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG), NIST publications, and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems, system software, computer peripherals and operating systems.

Qualifications

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule