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We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for anInformation Systems Security Officer to join a leading Company located in theMontgomery, ALsurrounding area.

US Citizenship is required.

Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Perform security analysis of operational and development environments, threats, vulnerabilities and internal interfaces to define and assess compliance with accepted industry and government standards.

+ Implement the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes under the Risk Managed Framework (RMF) for new and existing information systems.

+ Maintain a current authorization to operate (ATO), and approval to connect (ATC) (if required), and in implementing corrective actions identified in the plan of action and milestones.

+ Facilitate development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA) and Risk Acceptance Letters.

+ Develop an Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) strategy and monitor any proposed or actual changes to the system and its environment to maintain compliance.

+ Audit systems to ensure security posture integrity .

+ Conduct assessments and test/analysis data to document state of compliance with security requirements.

+ Conduct risk assessments and investigations, recommend implementation of risk mitigations, and coordinate incident response activities.

+ Conduct periodic hardware/software inventory assessments .

+ Supervise the development and deployment of program information security for all program systems to meet the program and enterprise requirements, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.

+ Manage the assigned team to facilitate effective execution of the RMF.

+ Coordinate and participate in security assessments and audits.

+ Prepare, review, and present technical reports and briefings.

+ Register, maintain, verify, submit exceptions, conduct annual review, or decommission systems ports, protocols, and services (PPS) as necessary to ensure compliance with the DoD PPS Category Assurance List (CAL) and DoD PPS Vulnerability Assessment reports.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

+ 5+ years of experience in a cyber security or information assurance role, including at least 3 years supporting the RMF.

+ High School diploma or equivalent.

+ Must be CISM or CISSP certified (or hold an equivalent certification in compliance with DoD 8140/8570 IAM II).

+ Must hold a Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) or CCNA certification.

+ Must have participated in training for DISA ACAS Supervisor and Operator and DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) or be able to participate in this training once hired.

+ Additional certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate, are preferred.

+ Experience with DoD cybersecurity policies and implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF): e.g. NIST SP 800 series, CNSSI 1253.

+ Experience as an information system security officer (ISSO) or information system security manager (ISSM) supporting classified programs.

+ Experience in assessing and documenting test or analysis data to show cybersecurity compliance.

+ Experience utilizing security-relevant tools, systems, and applications in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include: NESSUS, ACAS, DISA STIGs, Audit Tools, ESS, eMASS, and PPS.

+ Outstanding communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance