Information Systems Security Officer

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a professional with 4-6 years of experience and TS/SCI Clearance to be our next ISSO, Staff supporting The US Space Force LAN Integration Team at Peterson Space Force Base, CO

• Provide technical and programmatic Information Assurance Services to internal and external customers in support of network and information security systems.
• Design, develop and implement security requirements within an organization’s business processes.
• Prepare documentation from information obtained from customer using accepted guidelines such as DITSCAP (DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process).
• Prepare Security Test and Evaluation plans.
• Provide certification and accreditation support in the development of security and contingency plans and conduct complex risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Analyze policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provide recommendations for closing gaps.
• Develop and complete system security plans and contingency plans.
• Recommend system enhancements to improve security deficiencies.
• Develop, test and integrate computer and network security tools.
• Secure system configurations and install security tools, scan systems to determine compliance and report results and evaluate products and various aspects of system administration.
• Conduct security program audits and develop solutions to lessen identified risks.
• Develop strategies to comply with privacy, risk management, and e‑authentication requirements.
• Provide information assurance support for the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements.
• Evaluate, develop and enhance security requirements, policy and tools.
• Aid in computer incident investigations.
• Perform vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies.

• Active TS/SCI Clearance and be SAP eligible, JSIG Experience
• Associate’s Degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience – Prior in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
• DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+, Security Plus CE)
• Practical experience using DoD security tools (ACAS, HBSS, SIEM), conducting vulnerability assessments, audits, incident response, and compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and other regulations.
• Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Experience solving technical problems quickly and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes.
• Experience with NIST SP 800 series and DoDI/D 8500 series.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,100.00/Yr. – USD $/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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