What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) position at General Dynamics Electric Boat?
Overview
The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) position is responsible for supporting the implementation, assessment, and monitoring of security requirements across multiple Electric Boat (EB) Information Systems (IS) supporting the U.S. Navy. This position reports directly to the Chief of Cybersecurity.
The successful candidate must possess sufficient understanding, knowledge, and experience to ensure EB ISs are operated and maintained in compliance with all policies and procedures required by the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] Special Publications [SP] 800-53 (NIST SP 800-53).
This position requires a balance of technical knowledge and experience, with strong documentation and reporting skills. Responsibilities include :
- Developing and maintaining security plan documents (hardware and software baselines, diagrams, user lists)
- Reviewing, processing, and tracking configuration management requests and risk assessments
- Processing user agreement forms; ensuring users complete necessary training and meet requirements for access
- Developing and maintaining system specific policies and procedures
- Working with system / network administrators to verify Operating System (OS) and network device configurations, and ensure compliance with other technical requirements and configurations
- Monitoring and analyzing user and system activity
- Monitoring compliance with vulnerability management requirements
- Supporting incident response activities
- Working closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), as well as other system stakeholders
- Providing guidance and support on security requirements and implementation
- Supporting internal and external inspections and assessments
- Supporting system assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring efforts
NOTE : This is not a remote position.
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