SMX is currently seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support USSOCOM.  This position is located on-site in USSOCOM PEO-Enterprise Information Systems at MacDill AFB FL.

This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support accreditation and other program protection activities for programs and applications in cloud environments—AWS, Azure, etc
• Conduct analysis to ensure the proper Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for each system component are applied
• Support, implement, maintain, and monitor security and privacy controls in compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST RMF requirements and guidance
• Plan, document, implement, assess, maintain, and monitor security and privacy controls in accordance with requirements, policies, standards, processes, and procedures documented in the NIST 800-53 family of security controls
• Interface with various entities such as Program Managers, Acquisition Program Managers, other DOD agencies, and vendors
• Assist the ISSM with Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes for new and existing information systems

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years Cyber and/or IA experience, or Associate degree with 4 years of experience, or a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience 
• Clearance:  Secret with ability to get TS with favorable SCI Adjudication (TS with SCI eligibility preferred)
• Experience with different Cloud Platforms (ie AWS, Azure, Google)
• Experience in Information Assurance, Information Technology, and Information Management concepts, processes, procedures, and support of IT systems
• Experience in an ISSO or similar Information Assurance role supporting DoD information systems/applications
• Working knowledge of DISA STIGs and STIG tools (SCAP)
• Minimum IAT Level II/IAM Level I certification (ie Security+ CE)

Desired Skills & Experience

• TS/SCI Eligible
• Experience with auditing security controls
• Experience with RMF management tool such as eMASS or Xacta
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition process
• Cloud certification Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Assurance, or similar related discipline preferred

Application Deadline:  February 14, 2025

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