Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III Mantech International Corporation
Bedford, MA

Job Description

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Manages the company's firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Develops, tests, and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus systems and software deployment tools. Safeguards the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction or disclosure. May research, evaluate, test, recommends communicate and implement new security software or devices. Implements, enforces, communicates and develops security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, and telecommunications. Provides information to management regarding the negative impact caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information. Provides recommendations on information assurance engineering standards, implementation dependencies, and changing information assurance related technologies. CManages the company's firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Develops, tests, and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus systems and software deployment tools. Safeguards the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction or disclosure. Researches, evaluates, tests, recommends communicate and implement new security software or devices. Implements, enforces, communicates and develops security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, and telecommunications. Provides information to management regarding the negative impact caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information. Provides recommendations on information assurance engineering standards, implementation dependencies, and changing information assurance related technologies. Supervises lesser-experienced information security professionals. Prepares evaluation reports. Recommends remedial action. Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent and five to seven years related experience.The ISSOs 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. Duties may include: (may be modified with concurrence of the Contracting Officer and contractor Program Manager) Review, prepare, and update AIS accreditation packages Notify customer when changes occur that might affect AIS accreditation/certification Perform AIS self-inspections, provide security coordination and review of all system test plans Identify AIS vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures Represent the customer on various technical review and inspection teams Conduct security surveys at subordinate facilities and gather pertinent security documentation for inclusion into system accreditation packages Coordinate, prepare, and track AIS inspections, reports, and responses Maintain AIS security records and prepare Co-Utilization Agreements for network nodes operating in government facilities Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems. Ensure AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of certification and accreditation (C&A) efforts Review, track, and conduct AIS training Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Team Members Experience: 5 - 7 years related experienceEducation: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (4 years)Certifications: Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2.Other Requirements: Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DCIDs/JAFANs and other guiding policy documents. Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision Willingness to travel within the organizational geographic Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)

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Skills:

Ability to handle stress and work well under pressure,Ability to use MS Office,Ability to use PC,MultiTasking Ability,Oral and Written Communication Skills,Organizational Skills

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