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| Minimum Security Clearance Requirement: Single Scope Background Investigation (TS/SSBI) |
| Positions require standard Top Secret Security Clearance, with a current SSBI (less than 5 years old). |
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Geographic Location: Washington/Metro, D.C. 20005
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Job Location: On-Site/Office
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Travel Requirement: No Traveling
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| Information System Security Officer (Principal) |
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The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Security Program developed by the Information System Security Manager for a particular system or systems. Additionally, the ISSO assists in the development and maintenance of the System Security Plan and Associated Documentation Ensuring the system is certified and accredited (C&A). ISSO is also responsible for evaluating known vulnerabilities to determine if additional safeguards are needed. Knowledge of and experience in the following areas:
- NIST 800 Series Pubs.. Mainly 800-53
- FISMA compliance
- DIACAP experience
- Networking components / firewalls, switches, servers, routers, IDS, DNS, storage...etc
- Risk Management System
- Scanning tools / Nessus / Retina
- Change Management Process
- System Development Lifecycle
- Ports and Protocols
They must be able to work in a team environment but be capable of operating independently with regards to system characterization, assimilating the necessary security requirements, assessing compliance, making remediation and/or mitigation recommendations and drafting certification documents. Candidates must also demonstrate a level of maturity in the contractor-client relationships that clearly reflects an appreciation for the client’s role. Good people skills a must.
Experience at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a PLUS.
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Career Level: 5+ yrs experience
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Type: Full Time Contractor/Consultant
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Industry/Job Category: C&A
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Compensation |
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Total Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 annual salary or Unspecified hourly wage. |
