Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Join our technology leading team of men and women that solve some of the world’s most complex technical challenges. GDIT is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in support of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission of the Air Force at Langley AFB, VA.

The ISSO supports the Air Forces’ Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) services across a global enterprise environment. 

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

• Validate configuration changes of firewall, switch, and router modifications on a continuous basis.

• Generate, collect, store, and retain audit data

• Ensure the proper protection of the DPA, DCGS Enterprise, and Information Systems (ISs)

• Monitor systems, and their environments of operation, to include developing and updating security plans, managing and controlling changes to the DPA, and assessing the security impact of those changes

• Ensure physical and environmental protection measures are executed with appropriate security officials Ensure hardware, software, and firmware on ISs are operated, maintained, and disposed of IAW security policies, configuration management policies, and procedures as outlined in the security authorization artifacts

• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties

• Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and are provided security awareness training before granting access to the IS

• Report all security-related incidents to the ISSM

• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization artifacts and report finding to Government program lead(s)

• Notify the ISSM, in consultation with 27 IS, 480 ISRW/SC and 480 ISRW/SO, of any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system that might affect system authorization

• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly

• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals

• Ensure audit records are collected and reviewed IAW ICS 500-27, Collection and Sharing of Audit Data

• Ensure approved procedures are used by personnel for sanitizing and releasing system components and media

• Maintain a repository of all security authorizations for ISs applicable to the DPA

• Coordinate IS security inspections, tests, and reviews

• Ensures proper measures are taken when an IS incident or vulnerability is discovered IAW with governing guidance

• Develop and implement an IS security education, training, and awareness program for contractor personnel

• Provide input to the Government to develop and update System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA), and inclusion in the DCGS SSAA or other applicable security accreditation documentation

• Coordinate, review, and provide input to CCBs concerning system accreditations (i.e. network drawings, equipment lists, operational procedures, Trusted Facility Manuals (TFMs), Software Version Description Documents (SVDDs), and security procedures)

• Prepare all on-site information assurance documentation

• Populate the XACTA database with all bodies of evidence to support system accreditation actions Create Plans-of-Action and Milestones (POA&M) based on Security Assessment Reports (SAR) developed during system accreditation actions

• Participate in DCGS security planning sessions and working groups

• Oversee account authorization, creation, and management

• Be responsible for the day-to-day security accreditation and certification of the systems

Key Requirements:

• Clearance: TS/SCI

• Minimum of four (4) years’ IA experience

• Possess IAT Level II Security + Certification

• Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures

• Location: On Customer Site

• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

4 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Security Plus - CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required