Advisory Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
$120–$165,000 year
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Implement and enforce Air Force cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures while maintaining situational awareness to improve or restore the assigned IT's posture. Manage user access controls, ensure requisite clearances and training, and leverage ACAS, Nessus, and Tenable for continuous monitoring and vulnerability management. Coordinate changes with system-level ISSM and the Wing Cybersecurity office, initiate protective measures for security incidents, and report findings per AFI 17-203. Initiate exceptions or waivers to cybersecurity requirements as needed. Top Secret/SCI clearance required with Sec+ certification; Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience preferred. 10% travel authorized.
Required Qualifications
- DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
- U.S. citizens
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical field
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Sec+ required
- Experience with ATO process and submitting packages in eMASS/Xacta
- Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoD / IC cybersecurity requirements, policies and best practices
- Understanding of configuration management and change control processes
- Experience with IT Security including requirements, architecture and design
- Knowledge of security assessment and authorization (A&A) processes
- Understanding of continuous monitoring, POA&M tracking, and risk scoring
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Desired Qualifications
- Redhat/Linux experience
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