ISSO 3 - Information Sytems Security Officer

Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation

Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information

Assist with Configuration Management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware

Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades

Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies

Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware

Ensure compliance with system security policy

Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information

Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program

Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the

appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave

Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation

Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system

Track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)

Obtain system authorization for ISs under their purview

Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program

Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies

Manage and control changes to the system assessing the security impact of those changes

Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs

Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives

Ten (10) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization is required. Experience in several of the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or encryption tools and techniques. Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or IT Engineering is required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted.