Information Systems Security Officer - TSSCI Required

Paragone Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Officerresponsible for evaluating cybersecurity risks including external and internal threats platform and application vulnerabilities and data protection weaknesses. Conducts testing and assessment of security controls designed to mitigate risks communicates findings and recommendations to management and proposes practical solutions to strengthen business operations. Oversees and follows up on corrective actions to ensure effective remediation. May participate in or lead professional teams to execute technical audit projects aimed at assessing the effectiveness of cybersecurity governance tools and operations. Evaluates the design efficiency and effectiveness of information technology and security processes procedures and technical controls including solution implementations. Identifies and addresses systemic gaps in cybersecurity risk management to enhance the organizations overall security posture.

This is a fulltime onsite position located at Aberdeen Proving Ground MD.Experience with classified authorizations required NSA or other is desired. Knowledgeable in eMASS continuous monitoring requirements RMF 2.0 DISA STIGs etc.

This position requires an Active DOD Top Secret (TS) Clearance with SCI and Poly. If a candidate does not have a polygraph they must be willing to undergo a polygraphinvestigation.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all ISSO duties and responsibilities in DODI 8500.01 DODI 8510.01 and AR 252.
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the information system (IS) on multiple security domains and classification to met Intelligence Community (IC) DoD and Army cybersecurity/information assurance regulations and policies.
• Direct experience with implementation of DODI8500 DODI8510 ICD 503 NIST 80053 CNSSI 1253 Army AR 252 and RMF security control requirements and able to provide technical direction interpretation and alternatives for security control compliant.
• Develops reviews evaluates and verifies selftesting results to validate enclave security requirements in accordance with applicable Intelligence Community DoD and Army cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) regulations policies and organizational security policies) in Information Systems (ISs) are met. ISs includes Cross Domain Solution Suites (CDSS) Cloud OnPrem Tactical etc. within the programs portfolio.
• Ensure the appropriate organizational operational security posture is maintained for the assigned Army IS.
• Maintain organizational situational awareness and initiate actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture of assigned IS.
• Implement and enforce assigned Army IS cybersecurity policies and procedures as defined by cybersecurityrelated documentation.
• Ensure Army IS cybersecurityrelated documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals. Prepare distribute and maintain plans instructions and SOPs concerning system security.
• Prepare and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) system accreditation Body of Evidence (BOE) packages using the eMASS XACTA or other approved A&A tool to include System Security Plans Risk Assessment Reports System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SCTM) and other documentation as required by ICD 503 NIST 80053 CNSSI 1254 and any additional documentation as determined by the Authorizing Official (AO). Direct experience with eMASS XACTA or other other A&A repositories required.
• Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development and with information assurance and accreditation processes (e.g. System Security Plans Risk Assessment Reports Certification and Accreditation Packages and System Requirements Traceability Matrices).
• Review unit or product vendor RMF BOE and provides guidance and oversight.
• Fully understand DISA Port Protocol and Services Management (PPSM) requirement and able to obtain PPSM account for management of PPSM for supporting systems.
• Must be willing to travel as needed 25 and more.

Additional Requirements:

• MS degree plus 5or more years directly related experience; orBS degree plus 7or more years of directly related experience.
• Degree:Computer Science or a related field (e.g. General Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Cyber SecurityInformation Technology Information Security and Information Systems) degree required.
• Active TS/SCI (SI/TK) w/CI poly.
• Primary Certifications one or more of the followingrequired: CISMCISSP CSSLP CCSPor CASP CE (must also have Linux Cert).
• AdditionalCertifications one or more of the following is a plus: Linux RHEL or other Linux type certification or training.