Information System Security Officer ISSO
Information System Security Officer ISSO
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Job Description
Responsibilities & Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES
Information System Security Officer (ISSO) acts as the Designated Person(s) assigned to one or more existing FISMA Systems of Record as well as new IT Systems that are slated as new work products to develop an Authority to Operate (ATO) and follow-on Continuous Monitored system. As a Designated ISSO they will sign a DHS sponsored Letter that lays out the roles and responsibilities of the ISSO function to maintain daily compliance requirements. The ISSO will report to the government Program Manager government Technical POC / Task Manager. The Contractor shall also keep the designated government Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and COR informed. Due to the importance of keeping system(s) updated to meet FISMA guidelines while supporting DHS/CISA directives around limiting vulnerabilities the ISSO role is of upmost importance throughout its lifecycle.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: At least 5-to-10-years of experience
- Education: Bachelors Degree in related technical field preferred or equivalent experience
- Background Investigation is required
- Certifications such as Network and Security CISSP and Security auditing are recommended.
- Familiarity with network and information system security principles and best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) the NIST publications and the DHS 4300A Policy Directive.
- Experience with implementing the NIST 800-53 Security Controls in an Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process.
- Experience reviewing Nessus scans managing vulnerability mitigation and information security process in an Enterprise environment.
- Basic understanding of Enterprise networking concepts.
- Ability to work well within a team environment and build rapport with government and customer organizations.
Overview
We are seeking a Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team supporting a National law enforcement agency NOC. This team provides support services for Network(s) Management Operations and Maintenance for all Network(s) infrastructure. Support includes providing real-time incident monitoring predictive and proactive analysis and reporting incident resolution and escalation problem management and resolution coordinating of events related to network communications network utilization and availability analysis and reporting. The NOC is staffed 24x7x365 with three (3) shifts of mid to senior level contract technicians and handles approximately 4000 tickets a month.
TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought embodies these principles the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health dental vision 401K life insurance short-term and long-term disability plans vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job Information
COMPETENCIES
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Technical Expertise
- Initiative
- Foster Innovation
- Results Oriented
- Teamwork
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Springfield or Ashburn Virginia
- Remote or In-Person: 100% Onsite
- Type of environment: Office
- Noise level: Medium
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday.
- Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
- S. Citizen
- Background Investigation is required
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race color creed religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participation in all company-sponsored activities and all employment actions such as promotions compensation benefits and termination of employment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
