Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO)

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently hiring an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support one of our government customers located at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. This position will use a hybrid work schedule; some days the selected candidate will be in the office and some days the candidate will be able to work remotely. As the ISSO the selected candidate must be knowledgeable of the cybersecurity policies and procedures for Department of Defense (DoD) information systems and be particularly knowledgeable and experienced in all steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and can support the attainment of Interim Authorities to Test (IATT). Experience in developing and maintaining Security Packages within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) database tool for collection of artifacts, test results, and scoring to support assessment and authorization of operational and/or Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Navy systems is required.

The selected candidate will perform the following duties

• Support ISSM and SSE Lead in execution of the Cybersecurity Program through security assessment and authorization activities in compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Support the execution, lifecycle, and sustainment of RMF processes and requirements for portfolio of systems.
• Track install schedules to plan and execute requisite authorization activities.
• Prepare and review security-relevant artifacts to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, A&A packages, network/system diagrams, Incident Response Plans, CM Plans, maintenance procedures, etc.
• Conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls.
• Validate assessment and authorization documents and technical assessment results to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network.
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities to support ongoing authorization.
• Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
• Review and provide input during contract development.
• Execute vulnerability management program.
• Develop artifact and policy templates to support cybersecurity authorizations.
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of ISSO or ISSE experience
• Must have experience with obtaining Interim Authorities to Test (IATT) and ATO
• Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) certification highly desired
• Navy cybersecurity experience to include
• Developing RMF packages in eMASS
• Interpreting technical assessment results (STIGs/scans) and/or validating results to provide risk recommendations
• Achieving ATO/IATT/MFR authorizations
• Creating security-relevant artifacts to satisfy controls
• Coordinating with engineering, logistics, and program management SMEs
• Participating in engineering boards
• DoD 8570-compliant industry certification (Sec minimum, CISSP/CISM preferred)
• eMASS expertise existing account highly desired
• Program office experience highly desired
• Aviation engineering experience highly desired
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher is required
• Must be a US Citizen
  
  

Overview

Sabre Systems, LLC, has been providing innovative technological solutions and services for Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers for more than 35 years. We support the ever-evolving areas of advanced communication technologies, cyber, systems and software engineering, and digital transformation.

With over three decades in business, we continue to uphold our small business values with a core philosophy of putting our people first. Our welcoming and inclusive culture embraces the diverse thoughts, experiences, and unique perspectives of our people, encouraging open communication and feedback at every level of our workforce. We offer a collaborative work environment, learning and development opportunities that benefit even our most seasoned technical professionals, and the support and resources needed to develop impactful solutions for our customers. Your health, happiness, and well-being are at the top of our priority list because we know your personal and professional success depends on it. Sabre offers custom-built and wide-ranging benefits that are continually enhanced to meet the evolving and diverse needs of our Sabre Pros. Join our team and contribute to our thriving, people-driven culture.

We respect the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans brings not only to our company, but also to our customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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