Information System Security Officer

Position Summary:
Avarint has an immediate need for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with the possibility of full-time employment. The ISSO will provide Information Systems (IS) security support to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and various Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The successful candidate will work both independently and as a team member, must be self-motivated, reliable, and able to multi-task. The candidate must have strong interpersonal and technical skills and be able to learn quickly. The candidate must be able to respond to non-business hour emergencies. The position may require occasional local and overnight travel.

The candidate must be knowledgeable in computer security principles and policies, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM).

Why Avarint?

• 401k - no waiting period
• 3% company contribution in the first year of employment, employee is not required to contribute to the plan to receive CUBRC's contribution
• Health Insurance - no waiting period - fixed cost depending on enrollment elections
• Dental & Vision Insurance after 6 months - CUBRC pays 100% of the cost for the employee and dependents
• Life Insurance after 6 months - CUBRC pays 100% of the cost for the employee
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Free beverages and stocked beverage refrigerators for employees

Primary Responsibilities:

• Configure, support and maintain Red Hat Linux servers and clients, Windows Server operating systems and networks in a variety of traditional and virtual environments
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP) and related documentation such as the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), Risk Assessment Report, and Continuous Monitoring Strategy
• Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures
• Comply with current cyber security policies and concepts when designing, procuring, adopting, and developing new IS
• Respond to and remediate IS incidents
• Ensure audit records are collected and analyzed in accordance with policies and procedures
• Conduct network, system, and application vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and remediation
• Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures
• Assist with the development and implementation of an effective IS security education, training, and awareness program
• Prepare for and participate in periodic compliance assessments and inspections
• Ensure account management and configuration documentation is complete, maintained and reviewed on a periodic basis (change tracking, maintenance logs, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems or related field preferred
• IT security experience in DoD Industrial Security is required (technical experience and skills and industry IT certifications may be considered substitutes for education and DoD security experience)
• Experience with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DAAPM, NIST RMF (SP 800-53)
• Technical experience securing networks and systems utilizing Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs and/or Security Requirements Guide (SRGs)
• Possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAM II baseline certification or be able to obtain one within 6 months (current CISSP certification preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to maintain a U.S. government security clearance but an in-scope Secret or higher US Government clearance is highly preferred
• The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Avarint is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.