Information Systems Security Officer III (ISSO III)

*This position requires a TS/SCI Clearance and a minimum of two years of Special Access Program Experience*

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and in many organizations is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection personnel security incident handling and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies such as HQ Air Force Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide day-to-day support for Collateral Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:
Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
Prepare review and update authorization packages
Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing sanitizing and destroying various types of hardware and media
Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware software or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
Ensure audit records are collected reviewed and documented (to include any anomalies)
Attend required technical and security training (e.g. operating system networking security management) relative to assigned duties
Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
Conduct continuous monitoring actives for authorization boundaries under your preview
Assist Department of Defense National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts
Experience:
5 - 7 years related experience
Prior performance in roles such as System Network Administrator or ISSO
Education:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
Certifications:
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of the date of hire.
Security Clearance:
Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
Other Requirements:
Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
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