Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: NAS Fallon NV

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret

Telework Eligible No - 100% On-Site

As the Information System Security Officer you will provide support to our government customer supporting a critical DoD program. The candidate will provide support for proposing coordinating implementing and enforcing information system security policies standards and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have experience working with the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG).

As the ISSO you will provide mission-critical support by:

• Proposing coordinating implementing and enforcing information system security policies standards and methodologies.
• Conducting vulnerability assessments using automated benchmarks and tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker.
• Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Performing security control continuous monitoring reviewing system security plans and associated artifacts security audits risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
• Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL).
• Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations.
• Providing guidance of cross-functional cybersecurity efforts ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals and milestones.
• Collaborating on documentation for Information System Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions including SSPs SOPs POA&Ms and Knowledge Articles.
• Conducting comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats to satellite communication infrastructures.
• Position may require flexibility in working hours.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors in Computer Science Information Systems Management Engineering or a related technical area of study preferred. Without a bachelors degree 10 years of experience as an ISSO will be required.

At least 5 years of experience in the following areas is required:

• Information Assurance/Cybersecurity (IA/CS)
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) DODI 8510.01
• Security controls and implementation delineated in Committee of National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 and the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Performing vulnerability assessments using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker incorporating automated Benchmarks
• Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides
• Performing security control continuous monitoring security audits risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems
• Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL)
• Knowledge of the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 DoD 5205.07 and DOD 5205.07-M Volumes 1-4 Special Access Program (SAP) Policy and the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)

Certification Requirements:

• Candidates must hold a current IAM-II certification (i.e CompTIA CASP CE CISM CISSP) as defined by DoD 8570.01-M. Please upload copies of any relevant IT certifications as part of your application. These documents help us verify qualifications during the initial screening process.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and youre able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering information technology training and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays medical/dental/vision insurance HSA/FSA disability insurance and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit employ train compensate and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry age marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability veteran status genetic information pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about discuss or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.