Senior Information System Security Officer

Overview: CDT is looking to add a Senior or SME Information Systems Security Officer III to provide advice and assistance to secure configuration and operations to the customer’s IT assets. Level 3 ISSOs apply extensive knowledge and experience of a variety of information system security concepts, practices, and procedures. This will be onsite in Cape Canaveral.

Clearance: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly is required. Candidates who do not meet these clearance requirements will not be considered.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree and 5 years work experience, Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of work experience or equivalent; Associates Degree and 12 years of work experience or equivalent
• CISSP (within 6 month of starting)

Desired Qualifications:

• Expertise with configuration management; system maintenance; and integration testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical configurations and make recommendations on the protection of classified and sensitive data.
• Expert in the use of tools used to prevent and or negate malicious code.
• Expert in detecting and preventing computer security compromises in a networked environment.
• Expertise in forensics chain of custody and evidentiary preservation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in successfully guiding complex information systems through assessment and authorization control gates.
• Analytical abilities to decipher complex technical configuration management documents.
• Proficient in maintaining databases.
• Thorough working knowledge of all applicable NRO, IC, DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Management (IT/IA/IM).
• Demonstrated ability to work independent of close supervision.
• Expert ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships with government and contractor program managers, security professionals, and mission partners.
• Ability to effectively provide ISSO guidance to Level 1 and Level 2 ISSOs.

CDT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.