Information Systems Security Officer

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our Air Force / Space team at Eglin AFB .

The ISSO's primary function is to support the United States Air Force’s 53rd Wing Technical Support Services (53rd WTSS) contract.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
  
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
  
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
  
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
  
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
  
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
  
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
  
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
  
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
  
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
  
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline from an accredited college or university. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
  
  
• 2+ years direct/related experience
  
  
• Active / valid DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II certification
  
  
• Experience with DoD/USAF information security policy background with practical / hands-on experience applying RMF processes and principles.
  
  
• Experience developing and/or contributing to an RMF body of evidence composition, applicable artifacts, and associated control families.
  
  
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  

Security Clearance:

• Must have a current/active Top Secret Clearance
  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI-eligible clearance (i.e. DCID 6/4 eligibility)
  
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
  
• Willingness to submit to a polygraph.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
  
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  
  
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
  
  
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
  
  

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.


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