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Parsons Corporation · 13 hours ago

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II

Las Cruces, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $152K/yr

2+ years exp

Parsons Corporation is a company that values innovation and growth, and they are seeking a talented Level 2 Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join their team. In this role, you will develop and implement information security standards, protect systems from unauthorized access, and monitor for threats while handling disaster recovery operations.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. This is achieved through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and active evaluations (vulnerability assessments)

Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports for obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This includes process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits

Assists in the implementation of required government policy (e.g.,, NISPOM, DCID 6/3), and makes recommendations on process tailoring

Performs analyses to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required

Supports the formal Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports

Periodically conducts a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed

Demonstrates advanced subject matter expertise in job family

Contributes to and may lead the planning and implementation of large programs in the function, and regularly interfaces with senior management and executive leadership

Plays a role in overall functional strategic planning

Qualification

Information security standardsVulnerability assessmentsSecurity certificationDoD 8140 certificationLeadership skillsManagement experienceCoaching junior ISSOs

Required

Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Bachelors degree with typically 2+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with a Masters degree require 0+ year(s) of relevant experience, and additional years of experience can qualify in lieu of a degree for non-degreed candidates

Active certification meeting DoD 8140 (DoDD 8570) IAT-II guidelines is required for the position. Acceptable certifications include the Security+, CCNA, CySA+, GSEC, and SSCP. Possessing higher level certifications such as the CISA, GCIH, GCED, CISSP, and Security X (CASP+) are also permitted. Obtaining a certification that meets DoD 8140 (DoDD 8570) IAT-II guidelines is required within 6 months of hire if not currently held

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position