ISSO-Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Patuxent River, MD 
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Posted 20 days ago
Job Description
ISSO-Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Job ID 2022-4641
# of Openings 1
Job Location US-MD-Patuxent River
Category Cyber Security
Position Overview

ZENETEX specializes in management and technology support services for a variety of federal agencies and commercial organizations nationwide. Our Security Business Division helps protect sensitive government program information across a spectrum of industrial security activities to include physical, document, personnel, and data systems.

We are reviewing resumes for the position of Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) IAM II. This is an excellent opportunity to support a new DoD program initiative on a brand new contract. In this position you will provide cybersecurity analysis and support required to maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages. The position will be based at our customer site at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

Description

The ISSO will be responsible for the implementation of the information assurance program in accordance with DoD 5205.07. Responsibilities include:

    Ensure information systems are functional and secure within the network environment in accordance with RMF guidelines.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools such as ACAS, Defense information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs, and or Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker.
  • Perform weekly audit reviews via third party software or OS embedded capability.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce security policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
  • Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures concerning the security of network system(s) operations to include SCTM's, POA&M's, SSP's, CONMON and Risk Assessment Reports (RAR).
  • Recommend resource allocations required to securely operate and maintain information system requirements.
  • Utilize automated management and information systems tools in performing fact finding, analytical, and advisory functions related to information assurance activities
  • Participate in Information Systems risk assessment during the A&A process.
  • Develop security requirements for hardware, software, and services acquisitions specific to multiple operating security programs.
  • Ensure that IA and IA enabled software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate Network Environment (NE) security configuration guidelines, policies, and procedures
Qualifications

  • DoD 8140/8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II cybersecurity certification (CAP, GSLC, CASP, CISM, or CISSP (or Associate)) is required.
  • Experience utilizing ACAS / Nessus Security Center.

  • Experience performing audit reviews via third party software or OS embedded capability.

  • Experience authoring ATO Risk Management Framework documentation (SSP, POA&M, SCTM, RAR,...)

Security Clearance

This position will require U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Must be SCI eligible.

ZENETEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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ZENETEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
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