Information Systems Security Officer

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Founded on a commitment to service, Itezz Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, SBA 8(a) certified small business dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable information technology solutions across the federal government. Rooted in the values of integrity, excellence, and patriotism, the company was built by those who have served — and that spirit of dedication carries into every project and client relationship. Itezz Inc. partners with federal agencies to solve complex technology challenges, drive digital transformation, and ensure mission-critical systems perform at the highest levels. When the mission demands excellence, Itezz Inc. delivers. Description: Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Manage changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Support security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF). Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph). Capabilities: Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs , network switches, etc. to include system upgrades Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies Develop system security policy and ensures compliance Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-today security operations of the system Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS) Prepare and maintain documentation Perform CM of information system security software, hardware, and firmware Propose, coordinate, and implement, information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies and ensure they are followed Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes Develop system security policy and ensures compliance Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs Serve as an ISSM Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives Required Qualifications: TS/SCI with Agency Appropriate Polygraph Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I is required. Fifteen (15) years experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Three (3) of those years must include experience in at least three (3) of the following: knowledge of current security tools hardware/software security implementation communication protocols encryption techniques/tools Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $300,000.00 (Annually) Annual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; annual hours worked; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. Benefits Package: Itezz Inc. believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 10% of each employee's gross compensation to the company SEP IRA plan, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds. Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including: A Choice of CareFirst BlueChoice Medical Plans, some with Health Savings Account (HSA) CareFirst Preferred Dental CareFirst BlueVision Itezz Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Affirmative Action Statement: Itezz Inc. is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Accommodations: Itezz Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io . We are happy to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to all candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Itezz