Information System Security Officer

Information System Security Officer

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Information System Security Officer career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Capabilities:

Conducting configuration management and assist the customer with the control of information system components

Providing security impact analyses of changes to a system or its environment of operation

Conducting ongoing assessments of security controls

Recommend security policies to the customer; execute technical security safeguards and operation security measures

Assist the customer in determining how modifications and/or introduction of new technology will impact the performance and security of their systems

Determine whether all remote and network connections meet or exceed the ISS requirements of the IS; report findings to the customer

Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the IS; when direct control of these mechanisms is not feasible, coordinate with the customer to recommend a manner in which the mechanisms can be used most effectively

Obtain proper approvals and follow proper purging procedures when storage devices or other components capable of storing data are prepared for release

Assist the customer in applying physical and operational procedures to prevent a compromise of IS security, or negation of its Security Authorization

Review the IS security audit documents in accordance with CSS policy and procedures

Report all security incidents involving ISs in accordance with CSS policies and procedures for computer security incidents

Use configuration management to maintain and protect the security posture of the IS; coordinate all changes to the operating systems software or applications software with the customer

Assist the customer with implementing and managing the Information Assurance (IA) Program

Track and report organizational trends in the XACTA Information Assurance Manager (XIAM) Tool with regard to the security posture of systems, and work with the customer to resolve deficiencies or problems

Provide guidance/recommendations to the customer on IA best practices and procedures, compliant with the Risk Management Framework

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of work experience in Information Systems Security or a related field.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

Compensation & Benefits:

$155K- $165K /year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Non-matching 401K - You enjoy our support without having to contribute to get it!

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance provided at no cost to eligible employees

Access to Chiron’s catalog of self-paced training courses

Two Paid Time Off (PTO)/Retirement Plan Options

10K employee referral bonus program

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