Information System Security Officer, ISSO III
Strategic Data Systems
Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Engineer
Paragon Cyber Solutions (8a, EDWOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, C3PAO-Candidate)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityLinuxVMware
About the role
- Support a critical defense program at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) for Paragon Cyber Solutions
- Develop, implement, and oversee information security policies, procedures, and systems to ensure integrity, confidentiality, and availability of mission-critical systems
- Provide strategic leadership for cybersecurity compliance across the program
- Support certification and accreditation activities in accordance with DoD and NIST frameworks
- Conduct security assessments and audits, perform ACAS scans, and evaluate controls
- Prepare and maintain SSPs, risk assessments, and POA&Ms to support accreditation and authorization processes
- Configure and manage ACAS and remediate vulnerabilities on infrastructure devices
- Apply STIGs, SCAP, RMF controls during development and deployment of components and software
- Collaborate with program stakeholders and perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Conduct security assessments and audits using DISA eMASS and ACAS to identify vulnerabilities and ensure DoD compliance
- Prepare and maintain security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), risk assessments, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) configuration, implementation, and scans
- Hands on configuration experience with ESXi, VMware, Linux, Windows AD, SCAP, and remediating STIG findings
- Remediate vulnerabilities identified on infrastructure devices
- Identify applicable cybersecurity STIGs, checklists, or control requirements for new components and software
- Knowledge of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) a plus
- Experience in implementing and enforcing application cybersecurity and vulnerability management
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five (5) years or more of Cybersecurity related experience (hands on security engineering)
- Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) experience is mandatory
- Experience conducting information systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and application of mitigation strategies
- Understanding of RMF, eMASS, POA&Ms, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management
- DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II Certified (Security+ CE or equivalent) required or higher
- Active Secret Clearance
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching)
- Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Healthy Work-Life Balance
- Training & Development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cybersecurity compliancesecurity assessmentsvulnerability managementrisk assessmentsconfiguration managementSTIGsSCAPRMFACASinformation security policies
Soft skills
strategic leadershipcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
DoD 8570 IAT IIIAM IISecurity+ CE