Applied Research Solutions · 1 day ago
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expApplied Research Solutions (ARS) is looking for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join their team of professionals specializing in Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Systems Engineering. The ISSO will be responsible for maintaining the operational security posture of systems, monitoring for compliance, and managing system changes while ensuring security policies are upheld.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsSmall and Medium Businesses
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintain the operational security posture of systems
Monitor systems and environments for security compliance
Develop and update System Security Plans (SSPs)
Manage and control system changes and assess their security impact
Handle physical, personnel, and environmental security
Conduct incident response and security awareness training
Assist the ISSM and assume ISSM duties when necessary
Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities. The ISSO shall assume ISSM responsibilities in the absence of the ISSM
Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security authorization package
Maintain equivalent IAM Level 2 certifications based off of DoD 8140 standard
Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and are aware of their security responsibilities before granting access to the IS
Report all security-related incidents to the ISSM
Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
Serve as member of the CCB, if designated by the ISSM
Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
Formally notify the ISSM and AO/DAO when changes occur that might affect system authorization
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; and
Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
Participate in joint agile backlog planning and provide feedback to the software development team and infrastructure teams around high to medium risk items that require information system owner approval
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be a US citizen
Advanced technical competency and experience in one or more of the following areas: Active Directory Domain Services, Active Directory Federated Services, Active Directory Certificate Services, Windows Server Update Services, ePO, Splunk, STIG/SCAP, YUM, ACAS Automation, and Azure Monitor / Log Analytics
Maintain equivalent IAM Level 2 certifications based off of DoD 8140 standard
5+ years related experience in SCI/SAP environments
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field
5-8 years demonstrated performance in related technology
Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility
Benefits
Industry competitive benefits package
Awards and recognition program
Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers
Company
Applied Research Solutions
ARS is a growing small business company that serving the department of defense and intelligence community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Wittlinger
Executive Partner
Jennifer Landis, MBA
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