Cayuse Holdings

Alternate Information System Security Officer – AISSO

Cayuse Holdings

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Arlington • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per year

About the role

  • Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
  • Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
  • Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave
  • Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation
  • Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
  • Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)
  • Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program.
  • Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  • Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
  • Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
  • Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
  • Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
  • Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
  • Manage changes to the system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
  • Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
  • Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Five (5) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: Knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation.
  • Communication protocols.
  • Encryption techniques/tools.
  • Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).
  • Must have a Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to pass a background check.
  • May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
  • Minimum Skills Required: Must possess problem-solving skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Proven record of learning and adapting new technologies
  • Time management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both stakeholders and technical staff.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as working with a team
  • Solid oral and written communication skills that can be adapted to both the technical, and administrator level.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
  • Paid Time Off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
information assurancevulnerability assessmentrisk assessmentconfiguration managementsecurity policiesencryption techniquessecurity toolssecurity implementationoperational security posturesystem security plan
Soft skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillstime managementeffective communicationattention to detailadaptabilityindependenceteamworkoral communicationwritten communication
Certifications
Top Secret Security Clearance