Information System Security Officer

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 Tucson, AZ 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 Information System Security Officer 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 planning, awareness training, risk analysis, risk management, vulnerability management, investigations, incident response, and configuration management
• Perform Software & Hardware Evaluations
• Perform Data Transfers
• Collaborate with the RRC Cyber Security team and System Admins to provide IA support to new and existing systems
• Assist in the application and enforcement of security policies
• Assist in other areas of security as needed

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.
• Knowledge and experience with Linux systems and commands.
• Ability to interface with customers, programs, visitors, and engineers
• Ability to collaborate remotely with the RRC security team and provide local support for multiple security roles
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience working in Industrial Security
• Active DoD 8570 Certification (Security + or equivalent)
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with current SSBI
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Risk Management Framework and ATO documentation
• Hands on experience with JWICs, JSIG, or Collateral system accreditations using RMF tools such as XACTA or eMASS
• 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
• Strong 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
• Skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Knowledge and experience with Windows and Linux Systems
• Must work well both independently and in a team environment with the ability to multitask in fast paced environment

Where is the position located?

This position is located at our Tucson, Arizona Headquarters.

*The likely salary range for this position is $95,000 to $125,000. 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.