Information System Security Officer

7 days ago


Arlington, United States Keenlogic Full time

KeenLogic is seeking to hire a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team at the Drug Enforcement Administration. The ISSO will serve primarily on the Cybersecurity Service Security Team. This role ensures the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for information systems or programs. The ISSO also serves as the principal advisor to the Authorizing Official and Information System Owner on all matters involving the security of the information system.

This is a full-time position offering Fortune 500-level benefits, PTO, 401k, and Life Insurance, and monthly reimbursement for travel. This position follows a 3x2 schedule, 3 days a week onsite and 2 days of remote work. Core work hours are 9:00am-2:30pm, with core start times between 6:00-9:00am.

Required Qualifications:

  • Active Secret clearance
  • Must be eligible for Top-Secret clearance
  • Masters degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (documented formal training) in Computer Science, Information Systems Analysis, Science/Technology, Information Management, Information Technology, Computer Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years of experience performing any combination of Information SPAA, cybersecurity, system administration, or engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of experience as ISSO, security analyst, or security engineer
  • Minimum 10 years of experience with program security responsibilities to include, but not limited to the NIST RMF, audit log reviews, system monitoring, SPAA processes, FISMA requirements, vulnerability & compliance scanning, continuous monitoring activities, security testing and evaluation, and security policies
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in one or more vertical disciplines such as law enforcement, anti-terrorism, biological science, banking, transportation, or other such disciplines as required to define/establish the functional or business direction of an enterprise, agency, or inter-agency requirement

Job Duties:

  • Evaluation of the assigned information systems security control compliance with the federal requirements and the clients monitoring strategy
  • Management of emerging and defined risks associated with the administration and use of assigned information systems
  • Coordination with the clients Cybersecurity Unit to achieve and maintain the information systems compliance and authorization to operate (ATO)
  • Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with policies outlined in the approved security authorization package
  • Performing annual assessments to ensure compliance with the clients policies and standards
  • Serve as a member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB) to ensure configuration management for Cybersecurity-relevant software, hardware, and firmware is maintained and documented
  • Ensuring information system security requirement are addressed during all phases of information systems lifecycle
  • Establishing audit trails, ensuring their review, and making them available while retaining audit logs in accordance with DOJ and component policies
  • Generate and interpret documentation needed to address the items detailed within the CSAM
  • Work within a team environment to provide technically sound guidance in order to adhere to the cybersecurity industry best practices and the clients monitoring strategy
  • Analyze collected information to identify vulnerabilities and potential for exploitation and effectively present the results and guidance derived from scans to system owners or other leadership, as required
  • Effectively communicate orally and in writing to track and detail the demands, efforts, and shortcomings in meeting the goals of the clients information system monitoring strategy
  • Support the integration/testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security
  • Develops, updates, and maintains internal Standard Operating Procedures for all internal assigned functions
  • Aligns business processes and information technology strategy with the conditions and circumstances of the functional environment and establishes effective performance measures
  • Contributes to the definition and implementation of planning processes and/or systems at the enterprise level including both strategic and operational activities
  • Provides system operation support, administers hardware and software inventory

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A+, Network+, Security+, SSCP, and/or CCNA certifications
  • 2 years of experience supporting validated desktop, server, network, systems administration, troubleshooting, implementation security requirements in Microsoft Windows 10, OS imaging, installation, configuring, and support & troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with Splunk, Tenable.sc, and/or other system monitoring tools
  • General knowledge of networking technologies such as TCP/IP ports, protocols, and services, switching, and routing
  • Familiarity with security hardening guides & tools (DISA STIGs/SCAP)
  • Willingness to learn innovative technologies & take on new projects to grow experience
  • Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure in a high energy, fast paced environment
  • Adaptability to changing business needs
  • Comfort working with minimal daily supervision
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Any combination of certifications such as: CISM, CISA, CSSP, Microsofts MCSE, or Ciscos CCNA, CCDA, or CCNP
  • Cloud experience dealing with Cloud Architectures/Platforms and applications
  • Certs such as:
  • AWS Solutions Architect - (Associate/Professional)
  • DevSecOps Engineer - (Associate/Professional)
  • AWS Machine Learning - (Specialty)
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner - (Foundational)
  • AWS Security (Specialty)
  • Azure Solutions Architect
  • Azure Certified Security or Network Engineer (Associate)
  • Azure AI fundamentals
  • Azure Data Fundamentals
  • Azure Data Scientist or Engineer Associate
  • Azure DevSecOps Engineer Expert

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