Information Systems Security Officer

Job Title:  Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Location:  Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts

Clearance:  TS/SCI

Program:  BLITS 3.0

Company/ Program Description:

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  This role will be to directly support the mission of the 66th Air Base Group (66 ABG) to secure information and information systems; to support mission success through effective and efficient service delivery; and to sustain required infrastructure and capabilities. As one part of the greater Air Force Information Network (AFIN) enterprise, the 66 ABG Communications and Information Division (66 ABG/SC) has responsibilities in two categories (1) direct actions in support of Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB) and geographically separated units (GSUs); and (2) indirect actions to support the AFIN enterprise. Successful solutions for this requirement are expected to have strengths in four areas: integration, flexibility, AFIN knowledge, and technical expertise.

Job Responsibilities:

·        Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy

·        Perform analysis of network security, based upon the ICD 503, DCID 6/3 Appendix E, DITSCAP, DIACAP, JSIG, and/or NISPOM Chapter 8; advise customer on IT certification and accreditation issues

·        Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to customers

·        Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes Evaluate certification documentation and provide written recommendations for accreditation to government

·        Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program

·        Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other AIS personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties

·        Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the designated approval authority (DAA) of system certification documentation

·        Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, purging, declassifying, and releasing system memory, media, and output

·        Conduct certification tests that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level are functional

·        Maintain a repository for all system certification/accreditation documentation and modifications Coordinate AIS security inspections, tests, and reviews

·        Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, and for investigating and reporting security violations and incidents

·        Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system

·        Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each AIS, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements

·        Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local AIS

·        security training Ensure that security testing and evaluations are completed and documented

·        Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the accreditation

·        Ensure that certification is accomplished on each AIS Review

·        Conduct periodic testing of the security posture of the AIS

·        Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant AIS software, hardware, and firmware are properly documented

·        Ensure that system recovery processes are monitored to ensure that security features and procedures are properly restored

·        Ensure all AIS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals

·        Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle

·        Participate in self-inspections; identify security discrepancies and report security incidents

·        Coordinate all technical security issues outside of area of expertise or responsibility with SSE

·        Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility

·        Perform file transfers between local systems to storage devices

·        Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Team Members

Job Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/Information technology or equivalent

·       6 years’ experience with Cybersecurity practices within the DoD or other Federal Agency. An additional 4 years’ experience may substitute for the degree.

·       Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Cybersecurity Directives and Instructions

·       Work dynamically and effectively with people on projects (formal and informal) and conduct technical interchanges as required.

·       IAT Level II (Security+) certification required.

·       Secret Clearance required – TS/SCI