ISSO - IV

About the job ISSO - IV
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REQUIRES AN ACTIVE/EXISTING TS/SCI WITH CI POLYGRAPH - NO REMOTE WORKFull time work in SCIF is required, but hours are flexible. Telework and/or hybrid is not available.Duties And Responsibilities Include Perform tasks delegated by the ISSM in support of various information assurance programs such as security authorization activities in compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies and procedures including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, A&A packages, and Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM)

Develop Security Test Procedure (STP), conducts self-assessments to verify compliance with required configuration guidance and support A&A testing and validation of security designs.

Maintains operational security posture to ensure information systems (IS), security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed

Performs STIGs reviews and self-risk assessment to support Assessment & Authorization (A&A)

Review and analyze system audit logs to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources

Analyze vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems

Ensure that cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce identified risk to acceptable security levels

Apply a full range of Cybersecurity policies, principles, and techniques to maintain the security integrity of information systems processing classified information

Perform periodic security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk

Work with government customers to support ConMon activities, computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance

Input and maintain system documentation into government record-keeping systems Xacta

Provide Configuration Management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware;

Perform risk analysis whenever an application or system undergoes a major change

Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation

Required Qualifications Must be a US Citizen; Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain polygraph is required

Must have a technical degree or 8 years of equivalent experience

A minimum of 8 of experience as an IA/Security Specialist and OMB Information Security directives/policy compliance.

Must hold active Security+, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent certifications (DoD 8570 IAM 2 equivalent)

At least 5 years of direct experience and in-depth working knowledge of FISMA, NIST and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Federal Information System requirements

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications Experience with effective policy, instruction, and development for Federal or DoD Information Security Programs

Experience with performing Security Control Assessment in compliance with NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, and other NIST 800 guide series

Experience with risk analysis and assessment determinations incorporating system/mission owner, and unique operational constraints

Splunk experience is preferred

Understanding of FISCAM compliance

Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Experience with Xacta

Current polygraph