ISSOSystems Administrator
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Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
NS2 Mission is seeking a highly skilled InformationSystems Security Officer (ISSO) / Systems Administrator to support a Cyber Security team located in Chantilly VA. This role operates at the Subject Matter Expert (SME) level and is responsible for ensuring the security compliance and operational effectiveness of systems supporting mission-critical services.
The ideal candidate will provide technical guidance within technical services across desktop computing voice communications and audio/video capabilities. The ISSO / Systems Administrator will provide Certification & Accreditation (C&A) / Assessment & Authorization (A&A) support guide systems through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and assist in maintaining a robust Information Security Program.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Certification and Accreditation (C&A) / Assessment & Authorization (A&A) support throughout the system lifecycle
- Run and execute the A&A process including greenlighting records
- Develop update and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and supporting RMF documentation
- Conduct and manage security scans and vulnerability assessments
- Mitigate findings and support remediation activities
- Perform system security updates patching and hardening
- Windows and Linux environments
- Support configuration management system administration and deployment of laptops and endpoints
- Shepherd systems through the Sponsors security and authorization processes
- Assist with maintaining and improving the formal Information Security Program
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of security processes and system architectures
- Coordinate closely with GTM and Sponsor staff to ensure technical and operational effectiveness
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to both technical and non-technical stakeholders including senior leadership
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems Information Assurance Computer Engineering or a closely related IT or cybersecurity discipline or equivalent relevant work experience
- Demonstrated experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology
- Experience managing document repositories and databases
- Experience using process tracking and document control software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including briefing experience
- Ability to provide technical guidance to senior-level technical and non-technical personnel
- Proven ability to organize plan and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
- In-depth knowledge of INFOSEC policies regulations and guidance
- Experience with cyber risks such as malware zero-day exploits and denial-of-service attacks including mitigation strategies
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and collaboration across all organizational levels
Desired Skills & Certifications
- Experience with the Sponsors Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification
- Knowledge of the Sponsors standard project lifecycle
- Experience supporting complex enterprise IT environments including:
- Multiple operating systems
- Major application systems
- Network architectures
Position Clearance Requirement:
TS/SCI FSP
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Active Directory
- Computer information Technology
- PowerShell
- OS
- Windows
- Database
- SCCM
- Linux
- SAN
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Setup
- Technical Support
- UNIX
