Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Family:

IT Cyber Security

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

ISSO will support a large IC client Security & Infrastructure Office with information and data security procedures and processes. Regular duties will include:

• Operate within cleared environments to perform Information Assurance specific activities for customer needs and timelines.

• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment and identify where those systems or networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or applicable Agency policies and guidelines.

• Perform compliance audits (passive evaluation) and vulnerability assessments (active evaluation).

• Develop Risk Management Framework (RMF) process operating procedures, policies, and related documentation.

• Perform duties per NIST SP 900-137, Continuous Monitoring, and audit for anomalous or malicious user activity.

• Periodically review audits of all systems and monitor corrective actions to ensure closure of all action items.

• Manage media, including handling and control, labeling, virus-scanning solutions, and data transfers between classification domains via manual and automated processes.

• Create and enforce strict program control processes to ensure risk mitigation, system accreditation, and certification attainment support. Support will include process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal with DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph

• Bachelor's degree

• FIVE (5) years of professional experience with the most recent THREE (3) being in Information Security or Information Assurance

• Meet requirements for DoD 8570 IAT Level I Certification (i.e. A+ CE CCNA-Security Network+ CE SSCP)

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and analysis for network and information system security principles and best practices.

• Knowledge of information security program management and project management principles and techniques.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Meet requirements for or possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.(i.e CCNA-Security GICSP GSEC Security+ CE SSCP)

• Familiarity with security violation mitigation measures and incident reporting actions.

• Proficiency in computer networking concepts and protocols and network security methodologies.

• Familiarity with host/network access control mechanisms. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles to manage risks tied to use, processing, storage, and transmission of data.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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