Information Systems Security Officer 2 with Security Clearance

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Job description

We're searching for Information Systems Security Officers to support the implementation and enforcement of information security policies and standards. This program will maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our country's most important missions both at home and abroad. If you are ready to support a high-performing team that truly makes a difference, then come join us! Job Description: Provides support for a program, organization, system or enclave's information assurance program. Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards and procedures are established and followed. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF). The Level 2 Information Systems Security Officer shall possess the following capabilities: Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards and methodologies Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware and firmware Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades Propose, coordinate, implement and enforce information systems security policies, standards and methodologies Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware and firmware Develop system security policy and ensures compliance Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program or enclave Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS) Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview Provide support for a program, organization, system or enclave's information assurance program Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control Qualifications: Ten (10) years experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Certifications Required: DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required. Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph About Us
RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers' toughest mission challenges. Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors. RealmOne has won numerous awards, to include Top Workplaces by the Baltimore Sun. Across more than 20 prime contracts, RealmOne is a premiere innovator for the Government and Department of Defense, and our team is located across the United States.

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