55-079 - Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III

Location:
Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary:
$131,284.71

Position Type:
Full-Time

Security Clearance:
Active Top Secret clearance required; SCI
eligibility required; SAP access eligibility required; must be willing to
undergo a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.

Position Overview

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate
operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as
such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall
have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security
aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned
responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system.

This also will include physical and environmental
protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and
awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and
ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to
include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing
configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include
assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the
ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs)
supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office
of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The
position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive
Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Current Billet Requirements

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MANDATORY: 5-7 years related experience,
especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence.

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MANDATORY: Prior performance in roles such as
System/Network Administrator or ISSO.

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MANDATORY: 2+ years SAP experience.

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TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level
II, in lieu of IAT Level II.

Key Responsibilities

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Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and
responsibilities

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Prepare, review, and update authorization
packages

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Ensure approved procedures are in place for
clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media

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Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect
the authorization determination of the information system(s)

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Conduct periodic reviews of information systems
to ensure compliance with the security authorization package

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Coordinate any changes or modifications to
hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to
the change

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Monitor system recovery processes to ensure
security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning
correctly

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Ensure all IS security-related documentation is
current and accessible to properly authorized individuals

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Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed,
and documented (to include any anomalies)

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Attend required technical and security training
(e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned
duties

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Execute the cyber security portion of the
self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all
system assessment plans

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Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and
assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them

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Prepare reports on the status of security
safeguards applied to computer systems

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Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and
external customers

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Conduct continuous monitoring activities for
authorization boundaries under your preview

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Assist Department of Defense, National Agency
and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and
authorization (A&A) efforts

Experience

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5 - 7 years related experience

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Prior performance in roles such as System,
Network Administrator or ISSO

Education

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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4
years)

Certifications

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DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Manager
(IAM) Level II required in lieu of IAT Level II.

Security Clearance

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Active Top Secret clearance required.

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SCI eligibility required.

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Eligibility for access to Special Access Program
(SAP) information.

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Must be willing to undergo a Counterintelligence
(CI) polygraph.

Other Requirements

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Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.