Information System Security Officer (5617)
Summary
An Information System Security Officer who maintains the operational security posture of DoD information systems: keeping ATOs current, running vulnerability management and scanning compliance, evaluating security impacts of system changes, and maintaining security documentation under DoD RMF/eMASS processes. Onsite in Arlington, VA up to three days per week.
The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the component DoD IS or PIT system. ISSOs will:
- Confirm that all ISs within their area of responsibility have a current ATO.
- Provide advice in describing the system and its functions, information types, operating environments, and security requirements.
- Review hardware, software and security capabilities at least semi-annually to ensure accuracy of eMASS information, configuration, vulnerability scanning compliance, exposures and security concerns are updated.
- Confirm implementation of vulnerability management dissemination, reporting, and compliance procedures.
- Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, and SOPs concerning system security.
- Review and evaluate the effects on security of system changes, including interfaces with other ISs and documents all changes
Required Skills & Experience
- Ability to be onsite in Arlington, VA up to three days per week
- Bachelors Degree is required
- Secret Clearance required.
- Knowledge of DoD RMF and ATO processes and the ability to maintain current ATO for systems.
- Security policy and procedure development and documentation skills (plans, SOPs, instructions; SSP/POA&M familiarity).
- System security assessment and authorization (A&A) capabilities, including preparing/reviewing authorization packages.
- Vulnerability management and vulnerability scanning compliance, with experience using eMASS or equivalent tools.
- Configuration management and change control, including evaluating security impact of changes and maintaining accurate security documentation.
- Incident response and containment coordination, with ability to initiate protective/corrective actions.
- Strong collaboration skills for ongoing coordination with organizational cybersecurity personnel and ISSMs/ISMs.
- Documentation and record-keeping discipline to ensure security-related docs are current and accessible.
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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