Information Systems Security Officer

Summary:

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for supporting and defending classified networks hosted at the corporate level. They are cyber security professionals that are Subject Matter Experts (SME) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs ensuring classified information systems meet cyber security requirements and government directives by auditing, detecting, analyzing and mitigating cyber threats across multiple Enterprise networks

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide hands on technical assistance for complex systems/networks, cyber technology development/implementation, assessing threats/vulnerabilities, and supporting customer needs (meetings, calls, emails, demonstrations, etc.).
• Participate in planning and implementation of current and future security domains including those which may introduce new service areas (i.e., Cloud Computing, DevSecOps, etc.).
• Develop system documentation for information system authorization (authority to operate), security management, and continuous monitoring of both networked and standalone classified information systems.
• Perform system auditing, vulnerability risk assessments, Assured File Transfers, hardware/software configuration management, data integrity containments and investigations on IA related security violations/incidents.
• Proactive identification and resolution of security obstacles/issues affecting architectures and deployments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in cyber security or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience, two years of equivalent experience/combined education, or four years of professional experience all within the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) contracted defense industry.
• Possess a minimum of a DoD 8570 IAM Level-II Certification (i.e., Security+ CE).
• Possess DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification (i.e., CISSP, CASP+ CE, CISM) preferred.
• Minimum of current DoD personal security clearance (Secret) with ability to obtain approval for special program access.
• Experience with Risk Managed Framework (RMF), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53, and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
• Verifiable experience executing security hardening on diverse LINUX and Windows Operating Systems based on approved DISA STIGs and SRGs.
• Demonstrated expertise in the development and implementation of risk administration, developing system security plans (SSP), and associated accredited information system artifacts (e.g. POAM, SCTM, hardware and software baselines etc.)
• Experience in designing, developing, and integrating classified accredited information systems and networks in compliance with government regulations.
• Experience with standard security and network environment tools and applications.
• Knowledge of other security disciplines and how they impact and interact with information system security.
• Experience with network design processes, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and risk mitigation strategy for accredited information system.
• Experience with multi-tenancy infrastructure.
• Recognized cloud proficiency (CSSP, AWS, CSA, CompTIA Cloud+, CCSK, or others), preferred.
• Cloud integration experience.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:

• Minimum of current DoD personal security clearance (Secret) with ability to obtain approval for special program access.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Can multitask and manage multiple large to small projects in a cross functional environment.
• Create and maintain complex files and written documents.
• Hands on, get it done attitude.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrate a high degree of responsibility and motivation.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives to solve emerging problems.
• Maintain confidentiality while processing and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Perform consistently under stressful conditions.
• Ability to obtain facts that ensure that information is complete and accurate.
• Work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and contractors.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Work Conditions:

Environment Type:

• Indoor. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled.

Exposure Types:

• Cuts and/or burns
• Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
• Intense bright light
• Noisy environment
• Metal shavings

Work Hours:

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may involve travel up to 20% of the time.

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. Please see Human Resources for detained information for each physical demand.

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

AIT Safety - AIT enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. All employees that work in or enter the production environment are required to wear personal protective equipment.

AIT Quality - It is our policy to provide quality products and services that meet customer expectations and delivery requirements. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the AIT Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AIT Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

AIT Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Security Clearance Statement - This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

ITAR Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at AIT must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1157-1158.

Equal Employment Opportunity - AIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. AIT hires and promotes people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that nurtures trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation - Applicants wishing to view a copy of AIT s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at askhr@aint.com.