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Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

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General Dynamics IT logoGeneral Dynamics It · Langley Afb, VA
$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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