Information Systems Security Officer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology Test & Evaluation Program Mission Support Engineering & Analysis and Training.

• Perform duties and responsibilities of an ISSO for networks when required.
• Support in the duties and responsibilities of managing the Common Configuration Control Board (CCB) process.
• Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Assess and audit security systems including firewalls intrusion detection systems and access control systems.
• Support in the continuous monitoring of security controls and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of RMF documentation security assessment reports Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) and other relevant documents and uploaded into eMASS IAW DOW frequency requirements.
• Complete Security controls Revalidations for all authorizations within a 2-year period.
• Assist in authoring and editing Cybersecurity related documents such as ISA CCB CIE MFR or other reports as assigned.
• Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs for all employees contractors and other stakeholders about cybersecurity foster a culture of security within the organization and reduce the risk of security incidents.
• Develop update and maintain internal IA continuity guides for the Cybersecurity program.
• Guides should encompass all aspects of task execution including processes procedures and best practices.

• Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 5 years of IT or cybersecurity management experience including security practices risk management and compliance. (A combination of education and experience can be used in lieu of a degree.)
• Minimum of 3 years of IT or cybersecurity experience in roles such as System Administrator Network Administrator Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or other related roles.
• Minimum 3 years of Linux (RHEL) administarion experience
• Experience with security tools and technologies used for monitoring and protecting information systems.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles practices and standards.
• At a minimum possession of DoD Directive 8570/8140 Information Assurance Technical or Manager Level I certification.
• DISA ACAS Training/Certified
• Active in-scope US Government issued Top Secret clearance.
• Security CISSP CISM certifications