Job Description

Responsibilities of the ISSO include, but are not limited to:

Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security authorization package; Manages time to ensure audit records on multiple information system platforms are collected and analyzed in accordance with the approved security plan and discrepancies reported Attend technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned compliance duties; Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and are aware of their security responsibilities prior to granting access to systems; Report all security-related incidents to the ISSM or FSO; Conduct continuous monitoring of environments to ensure compliance with security authorization packages; May serve as a compliance advisory member on the Configuration Control Board (CCB); Coordinate and document changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with Information Technology (IT) and/or ISSM prior to the change; Formally notify the ISSM when changes occur 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 analyzed in accordance with the security plan.

Additional Details The ideal candidate for this position must be able to:

- Report to work on time

- Perform job duties for a specific duration of time or within a given period of time

- Follow directions based on government requirements and company policies

- Interact well with co-workers and customers

- Accept constructive criticism

- Maintain regular/consistent attendance and a full-time schedule

- Maintain current status on projects

- Stay current on training requirements

- Solve issues and incidents in the field and be willing to work after hours as needed to complete an urgent and important task

- Effective service depends upon the contractors performing duties to the best of their abilities; frequent absences will disrupt business operations and create additional work for coworkers; prompt and regular attendance is critical to the success of the company's mission.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and 3 years of directly related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills:

- Current SECRET (or higher) DoD Security Clearance

- Current DoD 8570 Baseline Certification (Security+ CE, CAP, GSLC, CASP CE, CISA, CISM, or CISSP)

- Experience with Microsoft Windows and/or Linux system administration (2+ years)

- Familiarity with configuration control and change management (SCCM)

- Experience with networking concepts (switches, network security, TACLANE)

- Experience with security concepts (Data Loss Prevention, Active Directory, and Security Log Analysis)

- Active and continuous learner - either higher education or Continuing Professional Education

Preferred Competencies

- Operating System and networking certifications

- Knowledge of and experience with compliance to government regulations and standards (NIST Special Publications, NISPOM, Risk Management Framework,

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