Sr Cloud ISSO

Job Description

Job Description

Open Systems Technologies Corporation is a leader in the government contracting marketplace, providing Enterprise Security and Cloud Computing solutions to support large organizations. Our capabilities include supplying federal government entities and private businesses with software development, scientific and engineering technical assistance, systems integration and enterprise security. Since its founding in 1996, OST has been committed to delivering high-quality, best-in class results that bring added value to our clients, while investing in our employees' futures by providing exciting projects to work on, and robust benefits to include technical training and certifications, relocation assistance and a 401K match with immediate vesting.

We are looking for a Senior Information System Security Officer to support IS Security Services. The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at a minimum, shall consist of to the following activities:

• Ensure the day-to-day implementation, oversight, continuous monitoring, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for each IS
• Provide liaison support between the system owner and other IS security personnel
• Ensure that selected security controls are implemented and operating as intended during all phases of the IS lifecycle
• Ensure that system security documentation is developed, maintained, reviewed, and updated on a continuous basis
• Conduct required IS vulnerability scans according to risk assessment parameters
• Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) in response to reported security vulnerabilities
• Manage the risks to ISs and other FBI assets by coordinating appropriate correction or mitigation actions, and oversee and track the timely completion of (POAMs)
• Coordinate system owner concurrence for correction or mitigation actions
• Monitor security controls for FBI ISs to maintain security Authorized To Operate (ATO)
• Upload all security control evidence to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) application to support security control implementation during the monitoring phase
• Ensure changes to FBI IS, its environment, and/or operational needs that may affect the authorization status are reported to the System Owner and IS Security Manager (ISSM)
• Ensure the removal and retirement of IS being decommissioned is in coordination with the System Owner, ISSM, and ISSR
• Leads Risk Management Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes for systems in the Cloud
• Performs Cloud system risk assessments while enhancing their current process workflows and developing new processes
• Works with government and industry customers to provide cyber security expertise for an AWS or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) program
• Demonstrate working in an operational environment where priorities change frequently.
• Provide Information Assurance perspective and guidance during cloud
• planning/discussions and provide security support with reach back to OCIO as needed.
• Recommend best practices with regards to information security, information assurance, and cloud cyber security.
• Support making recommendations to leadership and developing a monitoring and event logging strategy in the cloud as the FBI/OCIO considers future cloud migration efforts.

Required Qualifications :

• CLEARANCE: Top Secret, Candidates will be required to sit for a CI Poly
• Required to hold at least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Security Professional (GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or other certifications exemplifying skill sets such as those described in DoD Instruction 8570.1 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III proficiency
• Additional requirement to hold at least one Security certification from AWS, Azure, or GCP:
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  • (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • AZ-500: Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Google - Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• At least 7 years serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at a cleared facility
• Minimum of 9 years of work experience in a computer science or Cybersecurity related field
• Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications
• Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in computer science, business management, or IT related discipline is preferred

BENEFITS

OST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has been operating since 1996 providing support on various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 11 Federal Holidays, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, 401k with up to 4% match, and end-of-year profit sharing.