Sr. Information Systems Security Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide DoD Information Technology Portfolio Repository (DITPR) and eMASS registration guidance to system owners. Cyber scorecard experience.
• Experience running ACAS scans, SCAP scans and manually going through STIG checklists.
• Very strong technical understanding of Windows and Linux platforms.
• Provide data categorization guidance to system owner.
• The evaluator must consider and identify impacts as well as consideration of existing risk mitigation strategies.
• Developing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) based on the assessment results.
• Ensure traceability of all vulnerabilities from raw assessment results to the POA&M.
• Conducting required vulnerability analysis to support mitigation and residual risk determination.
• Advanced knowledge with data entry in eMASS and Xacta.
• Supporting the continuous monitoring program as necessary when Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) results will be used to support continuing authorization requirements or ongoing authorizations.
• Expert with RMF accreditation packages.
• Experience in all steps of the RMF process.
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DoD Secret clearance, DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance preferred.
• Active DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT II (one of the following: GSEC, Security+, SCNP and SSCP certifications)
• 8-10 years’ experience
• BS Degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to analyze the customer’s needs and identify security requirements / solutions.
• Experience with DoD STIGs, IA Tools (ACAS, SCC, HBSS) program, and Risk Management Framework
• Experience with CND Directives (CTO’s, FRAGOs, OPORDS, IAVA/Bs).
• Experience analyzing and presenting data in Excel or other business intelligence tools desired.
• US Citizen

We are seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to support the DTRA ITSS II contract at Fort Belvoir, VA.

The DTRA IT Infrastructure supports approximately 5500 users using distributed operations between the National Capital Region (NCR) and DTRA Albuquerque, NM and supporting facilities on Fort Belvoir, VA, as well as sites in Albuquerque, NM, Eglin AFB, FL, and a variety of CONUS and OCONUS locations. In support of the DTRA IT Systems Management/Information Assurance Group, the candidate will monitor multiple computer networks at various levels of security classification.

TekSynap, a “Fast 50” technology company in the Washington DC area that offers technology solutions to federal, state and local government agencies. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S Citizenship

DoD Secret clearance required with SCI or SCI eligibility. 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.