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Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Level 2

Skyepoint Decisions

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Overview

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Level 2 for a proposed program supporting DHS ICE in the Washington, DC Metro area.   

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the point of contact (POC) for all security and technical matters related to their assigned system(s)
  • Support all activities that ensure the level of security documented with the security authorization is maintained at an acceptable level of risk
  • Proactively create, monitor and update the status of POA&Ms to ensure weaknesses are resolved in accordance to their scheduled completion dates
  • Create Waivers or Risk Acceptance Memos to assist in the effective management of system risks
  • Conduct an annual assessment in accordance with guidance in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
  • Review and update security authorization documents as needed, but at least annually
  • Coordinate with ICE IGP Privacy, Records, and Information Governance Divisions related to compliance documentation and other requirements
  • Conduct Contingency Plan tests at least annually and updating the plan
  • Perform system self-assessments as part of ICE’s Ongoing Authorization program
  • Monitor and respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM)/Patch Management
  • Provide audit support for assigned systems (Financial, A-123, FISMA, internal, DHS, etc.), throughout the audit (Pre, During, and Post Audit)
  • Maintain knowledge of inventory in accreditation boundary
  • Proactively ensure security requirements are included in development cycle (Waterfall, Agile, SecDevOps)
  • Use DHS’ and mandated enterprise IA Compliance Tools
  • Devise a plan to certify and accredit their assigned Information system or information systems
  • Ensure CM processes are followed to ensure that any changes do not introduce new security risks
  • Manage system Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) Compliance
  • Respond to emerging requirements or policies as set by legislation, regulation, or policy
  • Participate in DevOpsSec requirements for assigned systems

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in related IT field (NOTE: Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted with four (4) additional years of FISMA-related experience, for a total of 9 to 14 years of experience)
    • Five (5) to ten (10) years of IA experience; three (3) of which must be FISMA-related
    • Public Trust clearance
    • Specialized knowledge of financial audit standards, classified system IA requirements and Privacy Act requirements
    • Specialized knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications, particularly those associated with the Risk Management Framework
    • Specialized knowledge and experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines
    • Specialized experience with three (3) of the four (4) following criteria:
    • Vulnerability scanning execution, assessment, and analysis
    • Operating system and network knowledge (i.e., Local Area Networks [LAN] and Wide Area Networks [WAN])
    • Information Security / Information Assurance principles (e.g., Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies
    • Application security, database security, and network security
    • Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
    • Knowledge of DHS Information Security Policy Directives and Handbooks (preferred)
    • Applies knowledge and experience with standard IA concepts, practices, and procedures
    • Good oral and written communication skills
    • Possesses one or more of the following professional security certifications:
    • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
    • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

 

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to most efficiently and effectively deliver their mission – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

 

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 (with SAM) for Services. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve.

 

SkyePoint Decisions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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