RedTrace Technologies

Protects information systems and advises on operations

Information Systems Security Officer 3

CybersecurityConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHanscom AFB, MA, USA$140k - $155k

About the Job

Requirements

Five to seven years of related experience.
At least two years of Special Access Program experience.
Prior performance in roles such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Information Systems Security Officer.
IAM Level II certification.
Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and be eligible for access to Special Access Program information.
Must be willing to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph.

Responsibilities

Assist the Information Systems Security Manager in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
Notify the Information Systems Security Manager when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information systems.
Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
Coordinate changes or modifications to system hardware, software, or firmware with the Information Systems Security Manager and Authorizing Official or Designated Authorizing Official before changes are made.
Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
Ensure all information-system security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented, including anomalies.
Attend required technical and security training, such as operating system, networking, and security management training, relevant to assigned duties.
Execute the cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection, including providing security coordination and reviewing all system assessment plans.
Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and assist with implementing countermeasures.
Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
Perform Information Systems Security Officer duties in support of in-house and external customers.
Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide the results to the Information Systems Security Manager for all configuration-management changes to authorization boundaries.
Assist Department of Defense, National Agency, and contractor organizations with developing assessment and authorization efforts.
Maintain the appropriate operational security posture of information systems in collaboration with the Information Systems Security Manager and Information Systems Officer, including physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness.
Monitor information systems and their operating environments, develop and update authorization documentation, implement configuration management across authorization boundaries, assess the security impact of changes, and make recommendations to the Information Systems Security Manager.
Provide day-to-day support for collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information, and Special Access Program activities supporting Department of Defense agencies and related efforts.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience (four years).

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY
***POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP***
Position Title: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III
Location: Hanscom, AFB (on-site)

The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, geographic location, contractual requirements, and other relevant business considerations. The final salary may fall outside the stated range.

Position Description:

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
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, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries
Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts

Qualifications:

Required:

5 - 7 years related experience
At least 2 years of SAP (Special Access Programs) experience
Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO
IAM II certification
Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Desired:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

Security Clearance:

Active Top Secret security clearance, with SCI eligibility
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Employee Benefits:

Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
401(k) plan
Annual performance bonus
Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Up to four weeks of paid vacation
11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
Team bonding events

RedTrace Technologies is an EOE employer

About the Company

RedTrace Technologies

Protects information systems and advises on operations

RedTrace Technologies provides cybersecurity, information technology and management consulting services to commercial organizations and US federal agencies. Its specialists help clients identify cyber threats, protect sensitive systems and maintain the technology used in mission-critical operations. The company also advises on business strategy and processes, manages projects and supports intelligence activities associated with digital threats. It earns revenue from contracted professional services and technical delivery, including work for civilian agencies, the Defense Department and the intelligence community. Founded in 2018, the privately held business is based in Lanham, Maryland.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lanham, MD
Founded: 2018

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