Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) -...Posted: November 3, 2009
Title: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Certification & Accreditation - Washington, DC Location: DC: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON CSC is currently seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with Certification and Accreditation (C&A) experience to support a DHS contract located in downtown Washington, DC. Come and use your skills in designing and auditing computer systems to ensure they are protected from internal and external attack, evaluation of complex information security systems, and use your expertise to recommend security packages to the customer. This position combines the technical side of information systems security and the functional aspect of certification and accreditation (documentation, policy, etc). Qualified candidates MUST be Citizens of the United States and able to obtain up to a DoD Top Secret clearance as per customer requirements and need. Additionally, a CISSP certification is preferred. ***Each individual will also be required to go through the DHS EOD process (background investigation) and clear successfully in order to start in their position. This process takes one to three months.Nobody will be allowed to start until this process is complete, no exceptions.*** Essential Job Functions * Designs audits of computer systems to ensure they are operating securely and that data is protected from both internal and external attack. Makes and implements recommendations for preventive measures as necessary. * Assesses assigned system to determine system security status. Designs and implements security policies and procedures to ensures compliance to policies and procedures. * Designs and conducts training for computer security education and awareness programs. Researches and evaluation emerging security trends and issue to ensure that education remains current and is continuously updated. * Evaluates highly complex security systems according to industry best practices to safeguard internal information systems and databases. * Defines security requirements and subsequently reviews complex systems to determine if they have been designed and established to comply with established standards. Develops and implements new standards as necessary. * Leads investigations of security violations and breaches and recommends solutions; provides analysis summary to management and recommends alternative courses of action as necessary. * Provides expert technical consultation on highly complex tasks; assists and/or provides limited direction to lower level technical personnel. * Provides product recommendations of security packages to customers; Reviews vendor products and makes recommendations as appropriate. Conducts cost analyses to determine feasibility of new products for clients. Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience * Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred * CISSP certification preferred * Nine or more years of experience in computer science, management information systems or data security experience * Experience working with information security practices, networks, software, and hardware * Experience working with computer programming * Experience working with operating systems * Experience working with computer desktop packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. * Experience working with security architecture Other Qualifications * Each individual will also be required to go through the DHS EOD process (background investigation) and clear successfully in order to start in their position. This process takes one to three months. Nobody will be allowed to start until this process is complete, no exceptions! * Experience working with federal regulations related to information security (FISMA, Computer security Act, etc.) * Experience working with NIST Special Publications and C & A process methodology * Must be a US citizen * Must have the ability to obtain up to a Top Secret level clearance based on the customer's requirement and need. * Candidates should have experience in the following skill sets: Information Assurance Policy (Certification and Accreditation with DITSCAP, NIST800-37, DCID 6/3 and DOD 8500), Federal compliance regulations (FISMA, OMB A-130), Security documentation (Requirements Analysis, Security Concept of Operations, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery), and Security Compliance tools and methodologies. * Must should have experience developing documentation (System Security Plans, Security Requirements Traceability Matrices, Security Test and Evaluation Plans, etc.) that supports the Certification and Accreditation process. * Strong analytical and problem solving skills for resolving security issues * Strong organization skills to balance work and lead projects * Strong leadership skills to effectively mentor and lead junior level personnel * Strong interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members * Strong communication skills to interact with team members and support personnel * Strong skills implementing and configuring networks and network components * Ability to work with relational databases * Ability to work in a team environment
Please refer to job code csc-0900AUR when responding to this ad.
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| | | Location: | WASHINGTON, DC | | County: | District Of Columbia County | | ZIP Code: | 20001 | | Pay Rate: | Open | | Job Terms: | full time | | Company: | CSC | | Phone: | email only please | | Fax: | email only please |
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