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Job description
excelity-careers is hiring a Information Systems Security Officer — a full-time, based in Herndon, VA role. Apply directly on excelity-careers's careers page below.
Information Systems Security Officer
Location: Reston, Virginia
Department: Enterprise Security
Location Type: IN_OFFICE
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
- Responsible for cybersecurity elements of Engineering and Operations network solutions and strategic adherence to all aspects of the Information Assurance (IA) program as stipulated by various U.S. Government requirements including but not limited to): Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID), IC Directive (ICD) 503 and associated NIST publications.
- Preparation of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documents and procedures.
- Interface with other IA team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), program personnel, and Government security representatives.
- 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree appliable to the position from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree relevant to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of additional experience. Four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- A track record of progressively responsible information assurance experience in ICD 503 certification and accreditation.
- ISSE/ISSO shall be compliant with DoD 8140 and any other certification/training required by DoD for role.
- Must maintain required technical and security training relative to cybersecurity duties, in accordance with DoD instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems, NIST Special Publication 800-53, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations and DoD Directive 8570.01-M, IA Workforce Improvement Program.
- ISSE/ISSO must have certifications and/or comprehensive hands-on technical experience in the technology area(s) of their assigned system(s) in order to effectively carry out their duties.
- Familiarization with NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems‟, Committee on National Security Systems Instructions (CNSSI) 1253, and NIST SP 800-53 Revisions 3 and 4, SP800-39, SP 800-30.
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedule
- 100% Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans with Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long and Short-term disability coverage
- Generous paid vacation and holiday time
- Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% Employer matching contributions
- Reimbursement for professional and training development
- Company-paid memberships to professional organizations
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Information Systems Security Officer at excelity-careers?
The required skills for Information Systems Security Officer at excelity-careers include: Bash, Python, SQL, NIST.
What is the seniority level for Information Systems Security Officer at excelity-careers?
Information Systems Security Officer at excelity-careers is a Senior level position.
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You can view the full description and apply for Information Systems Security Officer at excelity-careers on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/excelity-careers-information-systems-security-officer-00a77.