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AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 2 days ago

Information Systems Security Officer, Senior

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in Information Technology and other areas. The Senior Information Systems Security Officer will maintain the operational security posture of information systems and ensure compliance with security protocols.

GovernmentInformation Technology

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Edward Wakeley

Responsibilities

Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO

Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package

Develop physical or logical topologies for a system, assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities

Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities

Prepare, review, and update authorization packages

Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media

Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package

Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change

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, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)

Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties

Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans

Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them

Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems

Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers

Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries

Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview

Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with all RMF efforts

Up to 10 days of annual travel to support the program may be expected

Qualification

Active TS/SCI ClearanceIAM Level III certificationNIST SP 800 seriesJSIG ExperienceNetwork security principlesDetail-orientedTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

Active TS/SCI Clearance and be SAP eligible, JSIG Experience

5-7 years of experience – Prior in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO

IAM Level III certification (e.g. CISSP or CISSM)

Possess extensive experience and is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, work in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO

Have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system

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

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality

Experience with NIST SP 800 series and DoDI/D 8500 series