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Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Location:
Suitland, MD
Description:
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Knowledgeable and proficient in managing Federal Information System Security Laws and Requirements.• Plans of action and milestone (POA&M) management, to include analyzing control deficiencies and specific findings; developing a plan to fully implement the security control for sustained compliance and resolving all specific findings; and creating logical milestones supported with clear quality artifacts.• Weekly Requirements Traceability Matrix for all controls implemented on the information system to current, valid artifacts.• System security plan (SSP) development and management in CSAM.• Coordinate effectively with other stakeholders to manage and obtain artifacts for normal continuous monitoring, security controls assessments and POA&M closure, and to manage the opening and closure reviews of POA&Ms.• Perform a variety of tasks with direction from project lead or manager and may lead and direct the work of others.• Continuously monitor the regular software patching, scanning, and configuration management of networks, computing, and communication devices, and control equipment and provide accurate and timely reports on the status of the implementation of the security controls in the system baseline and the related risk.• Proactively research and quickly respond to policy updates and ensure timely and accurate responses to external requirements.• Serves as a principal staff advisor to the System Owner (SO) on all matters involving the security of the information systems.• Play an active role in developing, updating, and/or coordinating the development of the system security plans, core documentation, equipment, and software updates for applicable IT Systems.• Plans, manages, documents, and coordinates annual system assessment and authorization activities, to include continuous monitoring.• Ensures all networks, computing, communication devices, and control equipment comply with the FISMA and other related Federal security requirements for IT.• Manage classified materials in accordance with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, and regulations. Support the analysis and compilation of IT Security data call responses.• Manage and control changes to the information system, access and document the security impacts of those changes.• Develop, maintain, and support the execution of test cases for each IT Security Control requirement.• Document and manage a privileged user reduction. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Must be a U.S. Citizen.• Current CISSP certification• Security Clearance Required: Secret• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, or other related discipline from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience. PREFERRED SKILLS • Possess 8+ years' experience in a related field to include IT project management.• Possesses, demonstrates, and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.• Demonstrated written and oral communications skills• Experience with security monitoring systems• Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)• A passion for problem solving and data-driven decision making• Ability to direct customer expectations and drive projects forward to completion• Ability to multi-task and engage on multiple projects simultaneously• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail and ability to manage to deadlines• Able to work in a team environment Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Axiom Consultants
Posted:
August 25 on ApplicantPro
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