Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Senior

MTSI is looking for a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and as alternate Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to develop, implement, and integrate cybersecurity into information systems, components, and organizational processes IAW DoD, USAF, and USSF policy.

Key Functions

• Participate in the development or modification of organizational cybersecurity program plans, policies, processes, procedures, and requirements.
• Support cybersecurity planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management for systems across multiple security domains.
• Recommend organizational and system level solutions to resolve cybersecurity requirements while maintaining system availability.
• Write authorization and accreditation (A&A) documentation and supporting artifacts.
• Interact with technical team members from multiple disciplines including performing vulnerability and compliance scanning, remediations, and system audits.
• Perform technical hardware & software reviews and advise leadership of changes affecting organization's cybersecurity posture
• Perform technical security assessments of complex systems
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity control baseline(s) for all unit systems
• Generate RMF control narratives..

Required Education /Experience

• 7+ years technical experience in cybersecurity or information technology with focus on cybersecurity implementations.
• Must meet position and certification requirements for the following DoW Cyberspace Workforce Role Code(s) and Proficiency Level(s):
• 722 - Information Systems Security Manager (Proficiency Level: Advanced)
• 462 - (Control Systems Security Specialist) (Proficiency Level: Advanced)
• 541 - Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (Proficiency level: Advanced)

Required Skills

• Firm understanding of the DoD 8500.1-M, DoDM 5205.07, Volume 1, Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) Number 503.
• Experience with eMASS, XACTA, or equivalent RMF tools.
• Experience with both Vulnerability and Compliance scanning tools (ACAS, Nessus Professional, SCC, Evaluate-STIG).
• Experience with system security logs and associated Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (Splunk, ELK stack).
• Ability to work well independently as well as follow detailed instructions for completing tasks
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks, drive projects to closure, assimilate and correlate project information in a fast-paced environment with minimum guidance
• Experience with both Linux- and Windows-based operating systems
• Must be a team player and be able to work within all levels of a project team
• Excellent time management, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to shift from one project to another in a dynamic, agile work environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly translate client technical needs into technical specifications
• Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interactions and presentations
• Familiarity with security procedures while working in a SCIF/SAPF environment

Desired Skills

• Collaboratively build teams through excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Operate independently and take initiative
• Cloud security
• Interpreting and applying cybersecurity policy down to security control implementation on weapon systems.

Clearance Requirements

• Only candidates who currently possess an active Top Secret / SCI clearance will be considered. Clearance must be at least 1 year away from next 5 year update.

Travel

• This position will required overnight travel up to 20% of the time. Trip durations may range from overnight to multiple weeks.
• This position is onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $135,000/year to $165,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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