Information System Security Officer (ISSO) NIST RMF ATO

This is a hybrid position allowing 50% remote work after a brief ramp-up period (first 2-3 weeks will be 100% onsite during on boarding, then time will be split 50/50 onsite/remote). However, operational requirements and classification of system could be a cause for more onsite time.

These ISSOs needs to have a good understanding of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) approved cyber society, information assurance (IA) architecture, policies, programs, standards, and guidelines. The ISSO will be provide experienced and qualified personnel to perform Cybersecurity support services to assist and maintain the customers effective cybersecurity program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement security procedures and practices in support of Customer goals and current DoD regulations.

• Develop and update Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation (Body of Evidence) for management and continuous monitoring of information systems.
• Using knowledge of the Information System (IS) and understanding of established Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity requirements validate security policies and procedures outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP), customer policies & regulations, and ensure local policies are followed.
• Initiate the authorization or re-authorization efforts and process for new or expiring systems and coordinate, schedule, and attend required meetings
• Serve as the System Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for various Joint Service Provider (JSP) systems
• Take corrective action to resolve problems identified and ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform security audits IAW established procedures. Develop process for the management, review, and retention of security audit data. Make decisions and implement corrective action as required to resolve audit discrepancies.
• Author and review IS security-related documentation and submit to Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• As an IA Subject Matter Expert (SME), provide critical thinking to ensure system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Conduct ongoing security reviews and tests of systems to verify security features and controls are functional and effective. Take corrective action to resolve identified vulnerabilities.
• Provide security engineering review of proposed changes or additions to the IS (including hardware, software, or connectivity), and advise the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) of the security relevance.
• Create and maintain processes and procedures for use by members of the ISSO team
• Support the ISSO Team Lead in conducting lessons learned activities to improve the overall productivity and efficiency of the ISSO team
• Communicates with internal team members across multiple areas and customer team members
• Reviewing manual STIGs (ckls) utilizing STIGViewer
• Reviewing ACAS Scans
• Developing Project Management Plan to attain ATO

Qualifications:

• DoDI 8570 IAM Level II or IAT Level II Certification
• BS and 8 or more years of prior relevant experience, add'l experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Active Secret clearance or higher (program can support up to TS/SCI