Information System Security Officer
Summary
Security role providing Information System Security Officer (ISSO) support for local and networked systems at the Centennial, CO office: maintaining SSP/Body of Evidence documentation, continuous monitoring, vulnerability scans, and security help desk, using tools like Splunk, Nessus, and SCC across Linux/Windows systems. Requires a TS//SCI-eligible US citizen.
Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?
At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security.
Rincon Research Corporation seeks a self-starting individual for a full-time security position at its Centennial, CO office. The security position will primarily be focused on providing Information System Security Officer (ISSO) support for local and networked systems while also providing local security support for other roles as needed. The position will interface with the office engineers, visitors, system administrators, security staff, program managers, and local vendors and inspectors. This position requires an individual with good communication skills and the ability to organize tasks and data in a logical manner.
Come join the team that is creating cutting edge signal processing and geolocation systems for the future!
What are the primary responsibilities in the Advanced DSP/Communications Engineer position?
- Work with the RRC Cybersecurity team to provide ISSO support to new and existing systems
- Ensure accredited systems are operated, maintained, and updated according to security policies, controls, and documentation
- Create and Maintain information assurance documentation including System Security Plans and Body of Evidence (BoE)
- Perform Continuous Monitoring and reporting of identified security controls including audit log reviews, system compliance assessments, vulnerability scans, and account activity for privileged and general users.
- Review and approve proposed changes to system baseline configurations, enforce standard configuration management practices, and perform updates to the SSP documentation
- Work closely with the Information System Security Manager through regular briefings, meetings, and discussions concerning information security
- Recommend cybersecurity solutions to resolve system security requirements, program needs, mitigations, processes, and procedures
- Assist with security awareness training, risk analysis, risk management, vulnerability management, investigations, incident response, and configuration management
- Perform Software & Hardware Evaluations
- Perform Data Transfers
- Provide Security Help Desk support to include: reviewing, approving, and assigning tickets
- Assist in the application and enforcement of security policies
- Provide local general support as needed to include: facilities, logistics, vendor coordination, and IT assistance
- Assist in other areas of security support as needed including:
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) support
- Access Control Systems (ACS) support
- Security Inspections and Assessments
- Security Documentation
- Escorting personnel in secure areas
- Security briefings and training
- Ensure corporation is compliant with directives, regulations, company policy, and security operating procedures.
- Investigate security incidents and violations relating to classified programs.
- Assist with local Visitor Control and meeting support
- Create, scan, maintain, and organize security documentation, tracking, and database information
What required background will make you successful?
- 1-3 years of ISSO and/or System Administration experience
- Experience in Cybersecurity including assessments, accreditations, and continuous monitoring.
- Ability to interface with customers, programs, visitors, and engineers
- Must work well both independently and in a team environment with the ability to multitask in fast paced environment
- Must have a current favorably adjudicated T5 / T5R and eligibility for a TS//SCI clearance.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 Certification or equivalent
- US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Preferred skills:
- Knowledge and experience with Linux and Windows systems and commands.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience working in Industrial Security
- Active DoD 8570 Certification (Security + or equivalent)
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with current SSBI
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Risk Management Framework and ATO documentation
- Experience with Security tools such as Splunk, Nessus, and SCC
- Experience with NIST 800-53 and 800-171 security controls
- Experience with system hardening using DISA STIGs
- Organizational skills, writing skills, communication skills, and an attention to detail
- Experience with Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems
- Experience with Customer Service, Help Desk, and Security Support
- Experience collaborating with cross functional teams across the organization
- Experience with Physical, Personnel, and/or Program Security
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution
- Organizational skills, writing skills, communication skills, and an attention to detail
Where is the position located?
This position is located at our Centennial, CO office.
*The likely salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
What benefits does RRC offer?
- 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
- Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
- Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
- Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
- Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401( k) Plan
- Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan
Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
