Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
$80,000–$125,000 year
On-siteChantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct passive and active evaluations of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations and enclave policies. Establish program control processes to support security certification, accreditation, and mitigation of risks, including coordination for security documentation and investigations. Assist in implementing government policy such as NISPOM and DCID 6/3, while validating security requirements and recommending additional safeguards. Prepare for, participate in, and analyze results of formal Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) to produce required reports. Monitor corrective actions from system audits until closure and develop protective measures for identified vulnerabilities. Requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly; onsite role in Chantilly, VA.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly
- Master's Degree and 2 years work experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of work experience
- Associates Degree and 6 years of work experience
- High School/GED and 8 years of work experience
- Onsite in Chantilly, VA
Desired Qualifications
- Provide guidance on system security, assessment and authorization issues, and INFOSEC policy and security vulnerabilities
- Support comprehensive investigations into all related data spills and IT incidents at both government and contractor sites
- Ability to troubleshoot technical configurations and make recommendations on the protection of classified and sensitive data
- Development and maintenance of all SSP documentation and risk analysis
- Responsible reporting of security related incidents including development of protective or corrective measures to discover vulnerabilities
- Familiarity with conducting research and analysis, network and information system security principles and best practices, and controlling, labeling, virus scanning, and transferring data between information systems at varying classification levels
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