Open Systems Technologies Corporation · 4 weeks ago
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expOpen Systems Technologies Corporation is a leader in the government contracting marketplace, providing Enterprise Security and Cloud Computing solutions to support large organizations. They are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support a large software development program, focusing on information systems security, threat detection, and vulnerability remediation. The role involves collaboration with security professionals to implement security policies and maintain the operational security posture of information systems.
ConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing multiple types of information
Assist with the Configuration Management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
Analyze threats and develop and implement best practice methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation
Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing information
Maintain operational security posture for information systems
Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave
Develop and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation in accordance with specified policies
Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation
Provide support for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) management (initiating IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation, extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites, etc.)
Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
Develop system security policy and ensure compliance
Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System
Qualification
Required
Must have at least 10 years of experience as ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected and standalone environments
Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management
Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security related documentation
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools
In-depth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements
In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program
Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems
Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices
Must possess a high level of self-initiative and must be a solutions-oriented team player
Must have excellent interpersonal skills
Must have an FS poly, last poly must be within the past 6 years, and no CCAs
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience
Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs
DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher
DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher
Benefits
3 weeks paid time off
11 Federal Holidays
Medical/dental coverage
STD
LTD
Life Insurance
AD&D
401k with up to 4% match
End-of-year profit sharing
Company
Open Systems Technologies Corporation
Open Systems Technologies (OST) Corporation is a technology solutions company that has been providing customized, high-end security solutions to large-scale enterprises since 1996.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas R. Truitt
Owner / Founder / Servant-of-All
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