MTSI is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. In this role, you will support the security and compliance of information systems within Department of Defense Special Access Program (SAP), SCI, and collateral environments. Working closely with the ISSM and ISO, you will oversee day-to-day cybersecurity operations, maintain authorization and compliance documentation, assess security impacts of system changes, and help ensure information systems remain secure, compliant, and mission-ready in accordance with DoD requirements.
Responsibilities- Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
- Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
- Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
- Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
- Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
- Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
- Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
- Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
- Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
- Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
- Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
- Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
- Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
- Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.
Required Experience- 5+ years minimum related experience; 7 years of experience desired. Years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
- Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
- Experience implementing and supporting the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization processes.
Required Education- Bachelor's degree in related discipline; years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
Required Certifications:- Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II.
Required Clearance- Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
The pay range for this position in is $120,000/year to $140,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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