Information Security Associate

1 week ago


Fort Meade, United States Quantech Services Full time


Job Title

Information Security Associate

Functional Title

ISSE, Intermediate

Location

Fort George Meade - MD - Fort George Meade, MD US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

WE HIRE MILITARY

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - Intermediate

Description:

Provide support for a program, organization, system or enclave's information assurance program. Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization. Provide configuration management (CM) for information systems security software, hardware, and firmware. Manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes. Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Support security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

Position is responsible for:

  • Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  • Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
  • Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
  • Assist with Configuration Management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
  • Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
  • Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
  • Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
  • Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
  • Ensure compliance with system security policy
  • Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
  • Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
  • Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave
  • Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation
  • Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-today security operations of the system
  • Track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)
  • Obtain system authorization for ISs under their purview
  • Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program
  • Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies
  • Manage and control changes to the system assessing the security impact of those changes
  • Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
  • Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives
Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Five (5) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization is required. Experience in at least two of the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or encryption tools and techniques. Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services. Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I is required.

Education/Experience:

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or IT Engineering is required.

  • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four ( 4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted.

Clearance: TS/SCI with FS Poly

Please see standard Work, Physical and Mental Requirements for all Quantech roles.

Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical DemandsThis is largely a sedentary role mostly sitting; however, some filing may be required . This would require the ability to move files, or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Mental Demands:Reading; communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control and professionalism.

Security clearance required

TSSCI - Full Scope Poly

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