Info Systems Security Officer

• Adhering to all requirements as stated in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM 32 CFR 117) and the Defense Counter-Intelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM)
• Additional duties may include installation of software and hardware patch management troubleshooting operational problems (computer hardware & software) user management (creating/deletion of accounts resetting passwords) user indoctrination/training (briefing users making presentations) compliance testing clearing/sanitizing memory/media researching computer system/peripheral specifications preparing security documentation (reports security plans system profiles etc.) vulnerability testing/assessment maintenance of area access control lists and signage inspection of secure areas update of anti-virus software backup of data and configuration settings system maintenance research/use of audit reduction and other security tools development/improvement of documented security processes/procedures and helping to maintain up-to-date content of the companys internal web pages for information systems security.
• Assisting the ISSM in the effective implementation assessment and management of the Information Assurance and support of the SRC Security Program
• Reporting security issues to the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and the Insider Threat Program Senior Official as applicable
• Assisting in establishing documenting and monitoring the IS security program System Security Plans (SSP) security education awareness and training activities for facility management IS personnel users and others as appropriate
• Assisting ISSM to coordinate IS security program with other facility security programs to include cooperation and support to other SRC facility ISSMs and ISSOs
• Preparing and implementing security documentation and monitoring the IS Security Program and related procedures to ensures facility compliance with requirements for IS.
• Identifying and documenting unique local threats & vulnerabilities; making recommendation to risk management status and reporting threat indicators into the Insider Threat process
• Ensuring that periodic self-inspections of the facilitys IS Program and accredited systems are conducted as part of the overall facility self-inspection program and that corrective action is taken for all identified findings and vulnerabilities. Self-inspections are to ensure that the accredited system is operating as accredited and that accreditation conditions have not changed
• Developing and implementing Incident Response plans vulnerability assessments and maintenance procedures.
• Designating and managing the training certification and oversight responsibilities of assigned ISSOs as applicable

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• This will be an on-site position
• US Citizenship AND a current security clearance at the Secret level
• Minimum two-year technical degree and two or more years work related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Security and/or other equivalent and applicable certifications supporting DoD Directive 8570. (i.e. CASP CISM CISSP)
• Experience with or have worked as one or more of the following: Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Linux administrator (Linux ) Windows administrator (all OS(s) including legacy systems) Systems Administrator Information System Auditor Data Security Analyst Network Control Technician

• Industrial Security Program experience
• Security and/or CISSP
• Minimum of 1 year Linux system administration experience
• 2 years experience as ISSO
• Four-year degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science or Information Assurance/Security or related fields
• Experience with ICD 503 NIST 800
• Project Management and Leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• College Level Certification in related field
• Familiarity with EMASS

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

• Some travel required (less than 10%)

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with a company match life insurance vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually 11 paid holidays tuition reimbursement and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.

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