Job Abstract

An Cyber Security Specialist - Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) plays a critical role in safeguarding an organization’s IT infrastructure, data, and systems from internal and external cyber threats. As an ISSO, your responsibilities include:

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

• Proactively identifying security risks within the organization’s IT environment.
• Developing and implementing risk management plans to address vulnerabilities.
• Monitoring networks, databases, and computer systems to ensure security measures are effective.

Security Policy Implementation:

• Creating and enforcing security policies and procedures.
• Developing RMF policies and procedures compliant with DoD rules and regulations
• Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
• Providing guidance to employees on security best practices.

Incident Response and Breach Handling:

• Responding promptly to security incidents and breaches.
• Investigating and mitigating security breaches.
• Coordinating with relevant stakeholders to address security issues.

Technical Expertise:

• Performing security updates and patches.
• Conducting SCAP scans and completing STIG checklists
• Reviewing ACAS scans and making recommendations for appropriate remediations
• Managing POA&Ms in conjunction with System Owners, System Administrators, and client Cybersecurity personnel
• Conducting penetration tests to assess system effectiveness.

Minimal Qualifications and Experience:

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance level is required
• High School Graduate with at least 12 years professional experience as ISSO
• Security +CE Certification
• CASP+ certification

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field and 7-9 years of direct cybersecurity experience in an ISSO role
• Masters’ degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field and 5-7 years of direct cybersecurity experience in an ISSO role
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), are highly valued.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.