Information Systems Security Officer (Skill Level 2)

About Strategic Analytix

Strategic Analytix (SA) is an IT engineering and management consulting firm focuses on mission critical services and solutions to the Federal Government including the Department of Defense (DOD), the Intelligence Community (IC) and Civilian Healthcare agencies. With a reputation for innovation and development, Strategic Analytix is a trusted partner adopting unique skills and experiences. We are dedicated to our clients to deliver unparallel services and work diligently to serve our customers' missions.

Our talented team of industry experts provide full life cycle development and mission support with a focus in areas such as cybersecurity, systems engineering, programmatic and acquisition support. Our specialists hold numerous credentials including Top Secret/SCI security clearances, post graduate degrees, and professionals certifications that provides value added solutions. Strategic Analytix is a privately held minority owned, small-business headquarter in Fulton, MD just outside of Baltimore and Washington D.C.

About the role

Job Description

Strategic Analytix is looking for a skilled and experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). This employee will perform a wide range of duties regarding the security maintenance and design of systems within the customer space. The ISSO will provide support for a program, organization, system,or enclave’s information assurance program. They will provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. They must be able to maintain an 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. See full requirements below.

What you'll do

• Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Requirements

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• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Assist with Configuration Management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
• Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and
• DoD policies
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware and ensure compliance with system security policy
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• 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
• Track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies
• Manage and control changes to the system assessing the security impact of those changes
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives
• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Clearance Level

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• TS/SCI level clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.

Skill Level 2

Experience: Eight (8) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security

authorization is required. Experience in at least two of the following areas is required: knowledge of

current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or

encryption tools and techniques. Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization

techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or IT Engineering is required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted. Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I is required.