DescriptionAs a Carry-on Special Technologies Engineering and Integration (STEI) Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), this position is responsible for supporting the Information System Owner to complete security assessment, continuous monitoring, and configuration management responsibilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performing monthly compliance assessments using tools, such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Collaborative Computing Security Services (CS2) audit files, Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise while reviewing, documenting, and maintaining all results
- Verifying patches and virus definitions to the systems using existing automated tools
- Adhering to pre-defined configuration management and change management policies and procedures for authorizing software prior to its implementation on systems
- Ensuring that audit trails (system logs) are reviewed as required and maintaining them for future reference
- Assessing STEI Family of Systems in accordance with NIST and NSA guidance
- Recommending authorization of systems to the Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) as a certified Trusted Agent
- Reporting security incidents in accordance with the Command Incident Response Plan (CIRP)
- Ensuring systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices
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Requirements- Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- A minimum of five years of cybersecurity experience
- Must currently hold a DoD 8140-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriate
- CE/OS certificate), and IAM II certification (CAP or CASP CE) or be able to obtain within six months
- CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux
- Experience with Xacta, SSPs, POA&Ms, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, SCC Tool, Benchmarks, and STIG Viewer
- Experience with Risk Management Framework processes
- Have developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely
- Must be a team player, dedicated to program support, capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines
- Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision
- Be open to new and innovative ideas
Desired Skills- Experience in a Linux environment is preferred
- Experience with Networking Devices
- Experience with NSA Enterprise Services: Continuous Monitoring
Clearance InformationSRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL with CI POLY ELIGIBILITYTravel RequirementsAbout UsScientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EEOScientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
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