Information System Security Officer

About the Role
US Army INSCOM is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer II (ISSO II) to support G6 at Fort Belvoir, VA. The successful candidate will have experience working as an ISSO on large Department of Defense contracts and leading a team of other cyber security professionals in support of project and client goals and objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

Perform the duties of an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) as defined in AR 25-2, DA 25-2-14, and the NIST SP 800-53 security controls when the organizationally-defined personnel includes the ISSO

Actively manages the organization’s eMASS records which includes but is not limited to:

Validates security controls including associated artifacts

Assesses security scan results and STIGs as required

Performs POA&M updates, tracking, and resolution

Leads the continuous monitoring activities of the organization

Manages the day-to-day activities and the professional development of the Cybersecurity Analysts

Collaborates with the O-ISSM on all assessment and authorization activities to ensure the information systems maintain an authority to operate (ATO) on all applicable DoD/IC networks

Maintain up-to-date status on all assigned systems and communicate status to the Government leads

Maintain complete records of communications, submit written status reports as required, perform peer-review as directed, and attend weekly meetings

Correspond with the Government customer and system administrators to communicate any unacceptable risks identified and correct deficient POA&M items to meet DoD and IC standards

Coordinate with the Security Control Assessor (SCA) to perform analysis of the overall risk level the system poses to enterprise networks and to mission data

Create and maintain cybersecurity policies and standards

Ensure that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards

Ensures security scans and STIG checklists are updated according to DA G2 policy

Produces actionable, risk-based reports on security assessment results

Assists with vulnerability remediation when necessary

Develops and maintains security plans and security testing plans

Periodically updates and improves risk models; metrics; reports; processes; and activities to stay compliant with evolving DoD and IC standards

Ensures the user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security posture of the information systems

Provides guidance in the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs); and other similar documentation

Required Experience/Clearance

• PhD in an area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least: 

   15 years’ experience as a cybersecurity professional

  OR 

  a Master's degree in an area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least 18 years’ experience as a cybersecurity professional

  OR 

  a Bachelor’s degree in an area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least 20 years’ experience as a cybersecurity professional

  Active TS security clearance and eligible for SCI and NATO read-on prior to starting work

  Meet the DoD requirements for a privileged user on a TS/SCI information system prior to starting work - DoD 8140 / 8570.01-m requirements

  15+ years’ experience with the assessment and accreditation activities of national security systems (NSSs)

  10+ years’ experience validating system security controls

  10+ years’ experience with vulnerability management

  10+ years’ experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DISA Security Requirements Guide (SRG), and vendor-specific security guides

  8+ years’ experience with RMF and eMASS

  5+ years’ experience with POA&M tracking and resolution

  3+ years’ experience performing the continuous monitoring of system security controls

Desired Experience

10 years’ experience as an ISSO on Army Intel programs

2 years’ experience with AC2SP tenant assessment and accreditation activities