Information System Security Officer

The United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)Commander is designated as the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) enterprise lead with increased responsibilities for operations, requirements, enterprise systems engineering and integration (SE&I) assessment and analytics, to include data management, and modeling and simulation; intelligence liaison; and inspection and compliance. The NC3 Enterprise Center (NC3 EC) has been established to execute the new roles and responsibilities and enabling functions.

Job Description:

• The contractor shall assist the Government by serving as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) information technology (IT) specialist providing a wide range of IT services tailored to ensure system security of cloud systems at the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center (NEC).
• The contractor shall perform duties as a senior IT specialist providing a wide range of IT services tailored to support critical command, control, and mission information, processes, and systems, providing advanced knowledge and skill in using IT systems, and is considered an advanced IT user.
• The contractor shall assist the Government in developing policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs. Participate in network and systems design to ensure appropriate systems security policies are implemented. Ensure the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in delivering all IT services.
• The contractor shall assist the government through the coordination of workflow, activity, and documentation necessary to achieve a successful DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), Certification and Authorization, and/or Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorization efforts for various DoD environments. This includes: coordination among myriad stakeholders, e.g., Security Engineers, Network Administrators, System Administrators, Information Assurance Managers (IAMs) / ISSMs, certification authorities (and representatives), accreditation authorities (and representatives), program managers, vendors, etc., necessary to properly identify, document, mitigate, and manage risk attributed to the target system, network, and/or application; Identify, develop (either directly, or in coordination with applicable experts), and incorporate common artifacts found in a DIACAP (or RMF) accreditation package, e.g., system architecture and boundaries, hardware and software inventories, risk assessment reports, POA&Ms, data flows, Process Performance State Manager (PPSM) accounting, and other necessary system, network, and application documentation.
• The contractor shall assist the government by analyzing, evaluating, and making recommendations on major aspects of a system, which interrelationships must be considered, which operating mode, applications software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate. Translates technical specifications into integrated applications that provide for automation of mission information. Troubleshoots complex design and software implementation problems. Identifies systems and business requirements in terms of objectives, functions to be served, and management expectations. Validates systems, understand procedures for integrating cloud-based hardware and software for information systems, and ensures applications are consistent with current and planned infrastructure and data environments. Works with other application developers to isolate and solve design problems encountered during the test and implementation stages. Responds to and resolves problems with software, hardware, and systems management. Integrates cloud services to provide an integrated information system in order to present mission critical information. Troubleshoots and devises recovery plans for system failure situations. Develops plans to enhance system performance and support enterprise requirements. Provides guidance to less experienced personnel in solving complex problems involving cloud technology, security and system integration.
• The contractor shall assist the government with IT systems analysis and applications software concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate new and emerging IT security methods and principles, the feasibility of proposed new systems and applications software projects, and to design, write, test, debug, and maintain information systems and applications software and ensure successful integration with existing and anticipated infrastructure in the cyber weapon system.
• The contractor shall support the government by providing knowledge of network security, domain theories and concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational requirements to apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise in the work of the division including the ability to maintain credibility with others on technical matters, such as in-depth knowledge of broad budgetary and program management methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned functions in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of the command.
• The contractor shall support the management and configuration of existing NEC SharePoint sites, as well as creating and configuring new sites, to include sub-sites, pages, libraries, configure lists and forms, custom workflows, and manage permissions and content. The contractor shall develop enhancements on current sites to drive customer satisfaction and efficiency. The contractor shall conduct formal and informal meetings with multiple groups to gather NEC SharePoint requirements and provide solutions to existing problems in knowledge management.

Job Requirements:

At least five years of experience in the following:

• Extensive experience with Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), Certification and Authorization, and/or Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorization efforts for various DoD environments.
• Managing and incorporating common artifacts found in a DIACAP (or RMF) accreditation package, e.g., system architecture and boundaries, hardware and software inventories, risk assessment reports, POA&Ms, data flows, Process Performance State Manager (PPSM) accounting, and other necessary system, network, and application documentation.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the IAT Level II IA certification within six months of the assignment of these duties.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About The Organization:

Constellation West is an award winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many of the positions supporting U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.

Constellation West provides fully integrated solutions spanning all aspects of system/network engineering, system/network administration, data management, information assurance, quality assurance, full lifecycle support, software development, and geospatial information services. Constellation West looks for the right people ready to step up and be part of a dynamic team.

If you are looking for a new challenge and a rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise, knowledge, and problem solving skills, come join our team! Constellation West offers competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Competitive 401(k) plan

• Competitive Health Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays!!

• 15 PTO Days!

• Veteran Hiring Preference