Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
External$85K–$104K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday
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Requirements
- Information Systems, Information System Security, Security Education Certifications:
- None Experience:
- 4 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
- Yes
- Job Description:
- The ISSO supports the Air Forces' Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) services across a global enterprise environment.
- Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
- Validate configuration changes of firewall, switch, and router modifications on a continuous basis.
- Generate, collect, store, and retain audit data
- Ensure the proper protection of the DPA, DCGS Enterprise, and Information Systems (ISs)
- Monitor systems, and their environments of operation, to include developing and updating security plans, managing and controlling changes to the DPA, and assessing the security impact of those changes
- Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
- Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and are provided security awareness training before granting access to the IS
- Report all security-related incidents to the ISSM
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization artifacts and report finding to Government program lead(s)
- Notify the ISSM, in consultation with 27 IS, 480 ISRW/SC and 480 ISRW/SO, of any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system that might affect system authorization
- 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 and reviewed IAW ICS 500-27, Collection and Sharing of Audit Data
- Ensure approved procedures are used by personnel for sanitizing and releasing system components and media
- Maintain a repository of all security authorizations for ISs applicable to the DPA
- Coordinate IS security inspections, tests, and reviews
- Ensures proper measures are taken when an IS incident or vulnerability is discovered IAW with governing guidance
- Develop and implement an IS security education, training, and awareness program for contractor personnel
- Provide input to the Government to develop and update System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA), and inclusion in the DCGS SSAA or other applicable security accreditation documentation
- Coordinate, review, and provide input to CCBs concerning system accreditations (i.e. network drawings, equipment lists, operational procedures, Trusted Facility Manuals (TFMs), Software Version Description Documents (SVDDs), and security procedures)
- Prepare all on-site information assurance documentation
- Populate the XACTA database with all bodies of evidence to support system accreditation actions Create Plans-of-Action and Milestones (POA&M) based on Security Assessment Reports (SAR) developed during system accreditation actions
- Participate in DCGS security planning sessions and working groups
- Oversee account authorization, creation, and management
- Be responsible for the day-to-day security accreditation and certification of the systems
- Key Requirements:
- Clearance: TS/SCI
- Minimum of four (4) years' IA experience
- Possess IAT Level II Security + Certification
- Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures
- Location: On Customer Site
- US Citizenship Required
- GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
- #GDITPriority
- The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 - $103,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requ
Benefits
Health insurance401(k)Paid time off
Additional Information
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications:
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