Information Systems Security Officer from American Cybersystems

Job Description:

• Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for a classified IS and as such, works in close collaboration with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• The ISSO shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an IS and is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of each system.
• Responsibilities also include incident handling, and security training and awareness.
• In close coordination with the ISSM, the ISSO plays an active role in monitoring a system and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the SSP, managing and controlling changes to the system, and assessing the security impact of those changes.
• Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security authorization package;
• Attend technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties;
• Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and are aware of their security responsibilities before granting access to the IS;
• Report all security-related incidents to the ISSM;
• Conduct periodic reviews of ISs to ensure compliance with the security authorization package;
• Serve as member of the CCB, if designated by the ISSM;
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM prior to the change;
• Formally notify the ISSM when changes occur that might affect system authorization;
• 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 and reviewed; and ISSO shall be adequately trained and possesses technical competence commensurate with the complexity of the ISs

Education & Experience:

• Associates Degree in Business Administration / Criminal Justice or other related field.
• Must have 5 + years’ relevant experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have an active secret clearance
• CISSP Certification preferred
• Required Active SECRET security clearance