Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Summary:

The client is looking for an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to manage the day-to-day security operations physical and environmental protection and incident handling for an information system primarily functioning within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.

Position Description: The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. This includes monitoring the information system developing authorization documentation implementing configuration management and providing daily support for Collateral SCI and SAP activities.

Position Job Duties:

• Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
• Prepare review and update authorization packages
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing sanitizing and destroying various types of hardware and media
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware software or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
• Ensure audit records are collected reviewed and documented (to include any anomalies)
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g. operating system networking security management) relative to assigned duties
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers

Experience required:

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7 years related experience especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence
• Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II certification (in lieu of IAT Level II)
• Active Top Secret Clearance/ SCI Eligibility

ATD Technology LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified individuals with client programs while meeting all parties financial and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000 mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial Public and Government sectors.