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IT Security Specialist (ISSO) Intermediate

Independent Software


Posted on: 4/27/12


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Minimum Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI Clearance

- Full Scope Polygraph is required for this position.
Location

Columbia, Maryland  21046

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Workplace: On-Site/Office
Travel: No Traveling
Job Description
Provides support to the ISSM for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave
Assists in maintaining appropriate operational security posture for an information system or program.


Provides support to the Government on all matters (technical and otherwise) involving the security of the information system.

Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and is assigned performs day-to-day security operations of the system.

Assists in the development of the system security policy and ensures compliance with that policy on a routine basis.

Develops and updates the system security plan, as well as managing and controlling changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes.

Provides support to plan, coordinate, and implement IT security programs and policies.

Provides configuration management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.

Education and Experience
Ten years of related work experience.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering may be substituted for four years of experience.

Has a working knowledge of the security authorization processes and procedures.

Experience in several of the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; different communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.

Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.

Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.

DoD 8570 compliance with Level III Information Assurance Technology.
Preferences
10+ yrs experience
Employee
Industry Category: IT Management-Network Admin.
Compensation
Unspecified annual salary
Unspecified hourly wage.