Information System Security Officer (ISSO Senior Level TS/SCI Clearance #25-091) - Military veterans preferred

Strategic Analysis, Inc.

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an EOE Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Job Code: 25-091
Location: Arlington, VA
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Required Clearance: Top Secret SCI

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is seeking a cleared Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operations IA posture for a system, program, or enclave in support of the Advanced Capabilities Office (ACO) at The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, Virginia.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program.
• Provide Cyber Security oversight, guidance, and support in support of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) as required by the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
• Prepare system security plan (SSP) and provide recommendations to assist in obtaining ATOs based on RMF experience IAW established cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Verify package submissions have met the threshold for approval such as: CCIs, SCA-V results, POA&Ms, STIGs, Cyber Security Strategies and System Security Plans (SSPs) and other RMF documentation etc.
• Knowledge and experience identifying, assessing, and documenting compliance against applicable DoD security controls (technical, management, operational), within RMF packages.
• Analyze and interpret vulnerability assessment results and formulate plans to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Oversee the implementation of software patches to maintain the security posture of the organization.
• Identify information system risks and possible mitigation measures, documenting these in various risk reports and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Identify, interpret, and evaluate major applications, infrastructure, enclaves, and Enterprise system environments based on proposed accreditation boundaries.
• Establish and publish upon approval Cybersecurity policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required.
• Maintain and report assessment and authorization statuses and issues in accordance with organizational guidance.
• Ability to translate technical IS configurations into non-technical documentation.
• Responsible for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications:
• An active TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• 9-12 years of experience and HS/GED OR Bachelor's and 2 years of experience.
• Configuration and Document Management.
• Security Vulnerability Scanning Tools.

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy includes but is not limited to the following employment actions: recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, mentoring and sponsorship programs.

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