Information System Security Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Qualis LLC is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the 96 Test Wing contract under the Air force Division located at Eglin AFB, FL.

Essential Duties:

• Provide advisory and assistance services in support of the implementation of cybersecurity safeguards while developing, coordinating, and implementing short- and long-term strategies during system acquisition activities.
• Assist ISSMs in performing, assessing, reporting, and managing Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO) initial and recurring authorization tasks.
• Conduct, analyze, and report the results of cybersecurity continuous monitoring activities using automation tools for system configuration management (Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)), vulnerability management, and endpoint security.
• Interpret and implement all applicable cybersecurity policies, instructions, and procedures IAW current DoD, DAF, 96 Test Wing, 96 Range Group, and Squadron guidance.
• Achieves and maintains DoD Workforce Systems Security Analyst Intermediate or higher cybersecurity certification(s) (e.g., Security+, Network+, Cloud+, CCSP, etc.).
• Assist the government cybersecurity Contract Officer Representative (COR) in conducting information system assessments to verify delivery of contract requirements.
• Assist the ISSM in conducting risk assessments and identifying applicable mitigations to reduce the residual cybersecurity risk associated with known vulnerabilities.
• They need to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must have an active DoW security clearance at the Secret level.
• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable discipline, additional experience may be substituted for the degree.
• The ideal candidate will have 3-10 years’ experience as a system administrator and/or ISSO supporting Windows and Linux environments.
• Self-starter who can learn new tasks on their own based on available DoW and organization guidance.
• Professional team player able to deliver services and support on schedule in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Experience implementing security configuration requirements on Windows and Linux systems based on Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) standards.
• Experience implementing Windows and Linux patch management following the DoW Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Program standards.
• Experience conducting information system continuous monitoring using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Endpoint Security automation tools for detection and analysis of potential security events/incidents.
• Experience preventing, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security events/incidents per the organization’s Incident Response Plan.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Active Top Secret DoW security clearance
• Experience with DoW/DAF cybersecurity requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization process ISSO tasks.
• Experience executing information system RMF continuous monitoring activities and reporting.
• Experience executing cybersecurity incident response processes and reporting requirements.
• Experience documenting system authorization requirements in the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), and conducting vulnerability management tasks using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).

Experience conducting Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance scans and analyzing the results, and monitoring information system security baselines.

Benefits

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify