Job Description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Information Systems Security Officer is expected to be able to:

• Support Engineering and Operations network solutions and strategic adherence to all aspects of the Information Assurance (IA) program as stipulated by various U.S. Government requirements including (but not limited to): Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID), IC Directive (ICD) 503 and associated NIST publications.
• Preparation of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documents and procedures.
• Interface with other IA team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), program personnel, and Government security representatives.
• Serve as a principal advisor to the Government and service lane leads on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an Information System including, but not limited to, accreditation status, emerging threats, current security posture, ongoing activities, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Adhere to DIA Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards for the performance of the ISSO role, ensuring compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) SP 800-37.
• Maintain the information system assessment and authorization record within the agency’s authoritative system repository, including system security POA&M documents.
• Update XACTA during the lifecycle of the system, including updating network diagrams, vulnerability scans, STIG checklists, hardware/software lists, and SCRM certificates.
• Maintain responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of the system, ensuring the network, system, application, or service is operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with DIA security policies and procedures outlined in the security authorization package.
• Ensure approved operational systems obtain and retain Approval to Operate (ATO).
• Develop POA&M for identified vulnerabilities and ensure compliance through updates, as well as developing waivers, exceptions, and risk acceptance documents for information system vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate with engineering ISSE and system SMEs to obtain approval via DIA’s RMF process.
• Conduct reviews of the network, system, application, and/or service in accordance with the periodicities set within the Monitoring Strategy of the Security Authorization Package, reviewing and updating approved ATO as required or requested in conjunction with auditors, cybersecurity, and Information System Security Engineers.
• Coordinate required system changes due to security notifications, baseline changes, and/or elements required to retain ATO.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Top-Secret Clearance with a CI Poly.
• 8-10 years proven track record of progressively responsible information assurance experience in ICD 503 certification and accreditation.
• Compliant with DoD 8140 and any other certification/training required by DoD for the role.
• Must maintain required technical and security training relative to cybersecurity duties, in accordance with DoD instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems, NIST Special Publication 800-53, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations, and DoD Directive 8570.01-M, IA Workforce Improvement Program.
• Must have certifications and/or comprehensive hands-on technical experience in the technology area(s) of their assigned system(s) to effectively carry out their duties.
• Familiarization with NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems, Committee on National Security Systems Instructions (CNSSI) 1253, and NIST SP 80053 Revisions 3 and 4, SP800-39, SP 800-30.
• Demonstrated experience in transitioning applications to IC Information Technology Environment (ITE) and in-depth knowledge of IC ITE services.

Overview

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to join our team supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency.

The Information Systems Security Officer will support Engineering and Operations network solutions and strategic adherence to all aspects of the Information Assurance (IA) program as stipulated by various U.S. Government requirements including (but not limited to): Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID), IC Directive (ICD) 503 and associated NIST publications.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well-planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: District of Columbia (DC), National Capital Region (NCR).
• Type of environment: Varies.
• Noise level: Low.
• Work schedule: “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 20%.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship.

Clearance requirement: TS/SCI, eligible for CI Poly.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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