What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information System Security Officer position at Penta Research?
Huntsville, AL
Full Time
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain an Active DoD SECRET clearance
Job Description & Position Responsibilities:
Penta Research is in search of an Information System Security Officer (ISSO). The successful candidate will work with team of government and contractor personnel in support of a DoD program.
General Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls of an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls in accordance with NIST 800-53 and DOD related policies.
- Review and develop security artifacts to support the IA program to include System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), System Design and Installation Procedures, System User Guides, Privileged User Guides, Security Test Procedures, and other documents as needed.
- Assist in conducting audits to ensure information systems security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans and best practices.
- Review and maintain information systems assurance and accreditation material as well as provide recommendations for protecting networks, workstations, servers, and IT assets.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- CompTIA Security required or other DoD 8570 certification
- Experience preparing SSP and POA&Ms
- Excellent communication and team work skills
- Ability to manage schedules and meet milestones
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5-10 years overall cyber security experience.
- RMF experience
- eMASS experience
- CISSP, CISM, CISA, CYSA , GIAC (one or more) preferred
Travel Requirement:
- Position location: Huntsville, AL. Some travel may be expected for this position.
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