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Information System Security Officer
The Information System Security Officer joins the Digital sector to support the Classified Information System Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Program. Reporting to the Information System Security Manager, this individual manages day-to-day compliance for classified systems by auditing security policies, developing security plans, and providing education. Key responsibilities include investigating security violations, managing Risk Management Framework artifacts for the Body of Evidence, reviewing Configuration Management requests, and performing hardware sanitization. The role requires expertise in technical writing, vulnerability analysis, and incident response within complex, cross-domain, heterogeneous classified networked environments. Candidates must possess a Security+ certification and proficiency with tools such as Solarwinds, Tenable, and SCAP. Technical skills include managing security configurations across Windows, Linux, and UNIX operating systems using Active Directory and Group Policy to ensure compliance with NIST, STIG, and other government regulatory standards.
Monitor and audit information systems to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain artifacts for the Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization process.
Investigate security violations and prepare reports detailing corrective and preventative actions.
Create, review, and update cybersecurity documentation and technical writing.
Review and approve configuration management requests for hardware, software, and security functions.
Perform testing, evaluation, and periodic inspections of technical security controls.
Manage the sanitization and release of hardware in accordance with security policies.
Deliver information systems security education and awareness to relevant personnel.
What we're looking for
Must hold an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and undergo a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
Must hold current DoD 8140/8570 IAT II (Security+ or equivalent) certification.
Must have a BS degree in a computer-related discipline.
Must have at least 4 years of applicable, relevant experience in a computer-related discipline.
Required experience includes security configurations across multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and UNIX using Active Directory/Group Policy.
Experience with RMF, DAAPM, NISPOM, or JSIG is considered relevant experience.
Experience working in DoD classified environments and with vulnerability analysis tools like Solarwinds, Tenable, or SCAP (preferred).
Familiarity with NIST, STIG, or other Government Regulatory compliance standards (preferred).
NIST RMF
Information Assurance
Cybersecurity
Configuration Management
ServiceNow
Risk Assessment
Security Operations
Encryption
System Security Plans
DoD 8570
IAM
Firewalls
Hardware/Software Security
Communication Protocols
NIST RMF
Information Assurance
Cybersecurity
Configuration Management
Risk Assessment
ServiceNow
Encryption
Security Operations
System Accreditation
DoD 8570
IAM
Firewalls
Hardware/Software Security
Communication Protocols