Required: IAM Level 1 CWIP certification, plus one of the following baseline certifications: CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, HCISPP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), or CCISO. You will own security documentation, continuous monitoring, and accreditation packages, working closely with the ISSM, DAOs, developers, and system administrators.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hanover, Maryland
Website
http://www.reflexiveconcepts.com
Description
Reflexive Concepts is seeking a skilled Information System Security Officer II to join our growing team!
Provide security architecture and systems engineering support for ICAM projects, guiding the team through system accreditation (IATT and ATO). You will own security documentation, continuous monitoring, and accreditation packages, working closely with the ISSM, DAOs, developers, and system administrators.
Responsibilities:
Prepare the system security plan (SSP) and provide recommendations to help obtain ATOs
Identify, develop (directly or in coordination with applicable experts), review, and incorporate common RMF accreditation package artifacts, such as system architecture and boundaries, hardware and software lists, risk assessment reports, POA&Ms, data flows, and other system, network, and application documentation
Work with the ISSM and DAOs to ensure systems obtain and maintain accreditation
Verify that package submissions meet the threshold for approval, including C&A packages for system reauthorization, SAR findings, CTOs, POA&Ms, and SSPs
Apply continuous monitoring techniques to evaluate the system's security posture
Create tasking for developers and system administrators as changes and patching are required
Oversee the implementation of software patches to maintain the organization's security posture
Implement and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
Use vulnerability scanning and assessment tools (e.g., ACAS/Nessus) to identify and document compliance
Review audit logs weekly
Perform weekly data transfers, driving from the Hanover office to Fort Meade
Maintain and report assessment and authorization statuses and issues in accordance with organizational guidance
Understand the PRIVAC process and support personnel with new PRIVAC requests and extensions
Qualifications:
Ten (10) years of relevant work experience, including at least four (4) years as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
An additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for the degree, for a total of fourteen (14) years
Required:
IAM Level 1 CWIP certification, plus one of the following baseline certifications: CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, HCISPP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), or CCISO
Experience with the ICD 503/NIST 800-53 certification and accreditation process
Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience developing and maintaining SSPs
Experience with IAVA review and handling
Experience interpreting security scan results
Experience interfacing with system administrators and software engineers
Experience with task tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Redmine, ServiceNow)
Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-based authentication
Understanding of a variety of security policies, especially within the IC
Understanding of the fundamentals of technical security risk assessment
Understanding of how to perform an analysis of alternatives
Ability to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to management and other stakeholders
Desired Skills:
Must be able to work in a collaborative environment, with minimal supervision