Information Systems Security Officer - E2 (Clearance Required)

Standard Job Description

This position requires Final Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.

Key Responsibilities of this role includes:

• Support day-to-day information system security operations including hardware and software implementations.
• Carry out technical administration of IS in accordance with internal LM and customer security requirements, primarily Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Upkeep, monitor, analyze, and respond to network and security events.
• Document compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system or develop a plan of actions and milestones (POA&M) with Key Stakeholders to address non-compliance in the allotted time frame.
• Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the security plan.
• Auditing is a large part of this role’s responsibility

Basic Qualifications

• Current Final Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Knowledgeable of operating system security requirements
• Familiarity with industry standard Information Assurance tools

Desired Skills

• Information Systems auditing experience
• Demonstrated technical experience in Windows and Linux based operating systems and command line
• Experience working with, assessing, and securing embedded operating systems / OT equipment
• Experience in system hardening, analysis, and vulnerability management
• Experience working with system accreditation requirements and RMF implementation
• Understand Agile operations while possessing sound business acumen
• Experience setting up or using Tenable Nessus / Security Center
• Experience setting up or using Splunk
• Experience with scripting languages
• Experience with NIST 800-53 controls
• Experience implementing or validating Secure Technical Implementation Guidance (STIGs)
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or a related Masters degree