Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No, position will be 100% on-site

As the ISSO, you will provide support to NAVAIR's Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office, PMA-205. This will be an audit-focused ISSO position - qualified candidates should have demonstrated experience performing system and network audits leveraging SolarWinds tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, executing, and documenting security audits using SolarWinds tools, including log analysis, configuration reviews, vulnerability scanning, and performance monitoring to identify security gaps and non-compliance.
• Serving as the primary subject matter expert for leveraging SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM), Network Performance Monitor (NPM), Server & Application Monitor (SAM), and other relevant SolarWinds modules to conduct thorough security audits of network devices, servers, applications, and cloud environments.
• Proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information system security policies, standards and methodologies.
• Performing vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated benchmarks.
• Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides.
• Performing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
• Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL).
• Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreements (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations.
• Position may require flexibility in working hours.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or a related STEM degree, preferred.
• 5 years of functional, ISSO experience, required.
• Proven proficiency with SolarWinds software, specifically SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) for log aggregation and analysis, and other relevant modules for network and system monitoring/auditing, required.
• Performing vulnerability assessments using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated benchmarks.
• Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides.
• Performing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis, and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
• Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL).
• Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, DoDD 5205.07, and DOD 5205.07-M Volumes 1-4.

Certification Requirements:

• Candidates must hold a current IAM Level II certification (e.g., ClSSP, CISM, CASP+ or SecurityX, CAP) as defined by DoD 8570.01-M. Please upload copies of any relevant IT certifications as part of your application . These documents help us verify qualifications during the initial screening process.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $135,000 - $155,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here !
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.

Salary Description

$135,000 - $155,000