Information System Security Officer

3 weeks ago

Arlington, United States KeenLogic Full time

KeenLogic is seeking to hire an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team at the Drug Enforcement Administration in Arlington, VA. 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
  • Bachelor’s 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 and 5 years overall experience with a minimum of 3 years of documented relevant work experience performing any combination of Information SPAA, Cybersecurity, System Administration, or Engineering
  • Education Substitution:
  • Any combination of certificates such as Microsoft’s MCSE, or Cisco’s CISM, CISA, CSSP, CCNA, CCDA, or CCNP, may be considered equivalent to 2 years of general experience/information technology experience
  • Certificates under the DoD IAM, IAT, IASAE, or CSSP Levels I, II or III may be considered equivalent to 2 years of information security experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience as ISSO, Security Analyst, Security Engineer, DevSecOps Security, or Cloud Security Engineer/Analyst
  • Familiarity 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
  • Highly specialized knowledge and expertise 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 client’s monitoring strategy
  • Management of emerging and defined risks associated with the administration and use of assigned information systems
  • Coordination with the client’s 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 client’s 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 JCAM
  • Work within a team environment to provide technically sound guidance in order to adhere to the cybersecurity industry best practices and the client’s 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 client’s 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:

  • Ability to understand the technical impact of what a vulnerability means and explaining to a system owner, administrator, ISSM or CISO. This is necessary to portray the technical impact and risk associated with a vulnerability (CVE, patch, etc.) and translate into a POAM and Risk Based decision recommendation for the CO/AO to action on and make an informed decision. In essence not just proficiency in the (6) steps of RMF from a paperwork or process perspective
  • Understanding of how to use or familiarity with the SCAP tool and STIG viewer.
  • Understanding RMF Risk Management Framework Guide for information systems and organizations. 800-37
  • Being able to analyze, implement and assess security controls from and operational, administrative, technical standpoint NIST 800-53 REV 5 Security & Privacy Controls
  • Understanding the CIA triangle and processing, storing, and transmitting data in an environment
  • 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 modern 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
  • 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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