ISSO Specialist - LLJP00001470

Lexington, MA 02420

Posted: 06/07/2024 Employment Type: Contract Industry: IT Job Number: BBBH76957_1717799550 Pay Rate: Up to US$0.00 per year

Job Description


Job Title: ISSO Specialist

Job Location: Lexington MA 02420

Onsite Requirements:
  • Information Assurance
  • RMF
  • Compliance

Job Description:
  • This position assists in the security configuration and management of collateral classified systems and networks in a variety of traditional and virtual environments including Linux, Unix, Sun, and Windows.
  • Assists the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSP) and associated artifacts such as the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), Risk Assessment Report, and Continuous Monitoring Strategy.
  • Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with organizational security policies and procedures.
  • Collects, analyzes, and stores system audit records.
  • Conducts network, system, and application vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and remediation.
  • Prepares for and participates in periodic organization compliance assessments.
  • Ensures account management documentation is complete and updated.
  • Maintains configuration management documentation (change tracking, maintenance logs, etc.)
  • Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to manage stress in a professional manner.
  • Candidate must be knowledgeable in computer security principles and policies, including: the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Manual (DAAPM).
  • Candidate must possess (and maintain) a DoD 8570.01M IAM I baseline certification (Security+ etc.)
  • Process will consist of an initial phone or Zoom screen and may be followed by an extensive zoom interview with the team members.

Qualification

Assessment

Must Have

Admin

System Auditing

3 years

Certification

Possess a DoD 8570.01M IAM I baseline certification

Yes

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Yes

Experience

Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)

Yes

Regulatory & Compliance

3 years

Government Policy/Regulations

STIGs/SCAP

3 years

Security

Assessing Security Controls (CS105.16)

3 years

Assessment and Authorization

3 years

Authorizing Systems (CS106.16)

3 years

Categorization of the System (CS102.16)

3 years

Continuous Monitoring (CS200.16)

3 years

Implementation of Controls (CS104.16)

3 years

Monitoring Security Controls (CS107.16)

3 years

NIST 800171

3 years

NIST 80053

3 years

NIST SP 80037

3 years

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

3 years

Security Standards, best practices, scanning tools (Nessus, Forte, SonarQube)

3 years

Selecting Security Controls (CS103.16)

3 years

Software Tools

SIEM tools (Splunk, SolarWinds, OpenNMS, Nagios)

3 years

Nice to Have

Security

Nessus Security Center (or ACAS)

3 years

** Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position. **
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