Information Systems Security Officer Job in Savage, Maryland US
Information Systems Security Officer
Primary Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities within the position include: identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of data; serve as an interface for the Certification and Accreditation (CA) organization; provide guidance to development and operational efforts regarding Information Assurance (IA) functions, particularly those focusing on strategic planning, infrastructure protection, and defensive strategy; contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for systems and networking operations; advocate and recommend corporate solutions to resolve security requirements; interact with customers, IT staff and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required IA objectives for the organization; monitor and suggest improvements to policy and review certification and accreditation documentation; review audit logs and make adjustments to security posture to ensure continued system operations at defined protection levels; review and ensure proper system updates and patches are administered based on IAVAs and other security patch releases for all operational systems; perform systems administration and network support to clients, both internal and external, in support of project and mission requirements. Basic Qualifications: Qualified applicants must possess a BS degree in a related field plus 6-8 years of experience, or an MS degree plus 4-6 years of experience, or a PhD plus 2-4 years of related experience. Working knowledge of system security design process, defense-in-depth/breadth, engineering life cycle, information domains, cross domain solutions, identification, authentication, and authorization, system integration, DCID 6/3, risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, incident handling, configuration control, change management, auditing, certification and accreditation process, principles of IA (confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, availability, access control), and security testing. Required Systems Administration skills: - Knowledge of computer hardware (racks, set-up, all major components). - Power, Space and Cooling standards and Government requirements. - Capable of working in Active Directory. o Create Accounts o Unlock Accounts o Group Policy Management - Manage Windows Registry. - Installation of OS and Software. - Manage WSUS. o Approve changes o Validation changes have been applied - Remote Server/Desktop Access. - Event Log Auditing. - Demonstrated knowledge and use of Linux systems. Required ISSO skills/knowledge: - DoDD 8570.01-M IAT level II certification (Security+, SCNP, etc.). - Configuration Management experience. - Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with ISSO policies and procedures. o DCID 6/3 o NSAM 130-1 o SSP o SRTM o ICS 503 o Continuous Monitoring Preferred Qualifications: - Network AdministrationCISM. o Cisco Switch Management. o Firewall Management. o Phone Switch Management. - Network+ or CCNA certifications. - MCSE, MCSA or equivalent. - CISSP certification. - Knowledge of and familiarity with XACTA. Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required. U.S. Government TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance is required for this position. Apply