Information Systems Security Officer – Med

Summary As budgets shrink while user demands increase, Chenega Decision Sciences (CDS) helps customers stay one step ahead of the rapid pace of change, contend with escalating needs for information anytime and anywhere, and develop and manage resilient defense strategies. We are hiring for a Mid-level Information Systems Security Officer. In this role, responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the information system (IS) on multiple security domains and classification to meet Intelligence Community (IC), DoD and Army cybersecurity/information assurance regulations and policies. You will be expected to use your expertise perform all ISSO duties while being able to travel CONUS and OCONUS. The Information Systems Security Officer – Sr. shall be responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the information system (IS) on multiple security domains and classification to met Intelligence Community (IC), DoD and Army cybersecurity/information assurance regulations and policies. Perform all ISSO duties and responsibilities in DODI 8500.01, DODI 8510.01, and AR 25–2 Responsibilities Develops, reviews, evaluates and verifies self-testing results to validate enclave security requirements in accordance with applicable Intelligence Community, DoD and Army cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) regulations, policies and organizational security policies) in Information Systems (ISs) are met. ISs includes Cross Domain Solution Suites (CDSS), Cloud, On-Prem, Tactical, etc., within the program’s portfolio. Perform validation steps, comparing actual results with expected results and analyze the differences to identify impact and risks and resolve issues prior to formal Security Test events or Site-Based Security Assessments (SBSA). Ensure Army IS cybersecurity-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals. Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, and SOPs concerning system security. Prepare and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) system accreditation Body of Evidence (BOE) packages using the eMASS, XACTA or other approved A&A tool to include, System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and other documentation as required by ICD 503, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1254 and any additional documentation as determined by the Authorizing Official (AO). Direct experience with eMASS, XACTA or other other A&A repositories required. Provide over the shoulder training to personnel on the function of the systems and critical cyber areas such as audit, backup and recovery, etc.. Other duties as assigned Qualifications MA/MS degree in a Computer Science or a related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Security, and Information Systems) and 8+ years of working experience directly related to DoD cybersecurity Certification and Accreditation or cybersecurity engineering activities OR BA/BS degree in a Computer Science or a related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Security, and Information Systems) and 10+ years working experience directly related to DoD cybersecurity Certification and Accreditation or cybersecurity engineering activities DoD 8570 IAT III certified CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat Linux Administrator certification Must be willing to travel as needed, up to 50% Possess and maintain a valid state operator's license. TS/SCI clearance required The position requires a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Direct experience with implementation of DOD-I-8500, DOD-I-8510, ICD 503, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, Army AR 25-2, and RMF security control requirements and able to provide technical direction, interpretation and alternatives for security control compliant Proficient in primary operating system(s) of ISs undergoing security testing (example CDSS based on Linux, individual must be proficient in Linux). Technical experience and certification in one or more of the following areas: windows environments, Linux, networking, containers/ virtualization, DevSecOps, or database administration Familiar with NCDSMO National Cross Domain Services Management Office), TSABI (Top Secret SCI and Below Interoperability) and SABI (Secret and Below Interoperability) information assurance/cybersecurity requirements. Ability to work independently without direct supervision or guidance. Ability to occasionally work after hours and/or as on-call support. Ability to meet minimum security clearance requirements.
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